Ulrich Eichhorn

Ulrich Eichhorn (born 1961) is a German engineer and car designer. He is currently chairman of the management board at IAV.

Ulrich Eichhorn
Eichhorn in 2013.
Born1961 (age 58–59)
Obernburg, Germany
NationalityGerman
Alma materTechnische Universität Darmstadt
OccupationCar designer
Known forFord Focus, Volkswagen XL1, Bentley Continental GT

Early life and education

Eichhorn was born in Obernburg, Germany. He studied mechanical and automotive engineering at Technische Universität Darmstadt. In 1992, he graduated with a doctorate in mechnical engineering from Darmstadt.

Career

Eichhorn worked at Ford Motor Company, becoming head of vehicle dynamics and leading several individual projects. He was involved in designing the first generation Ford Focus, where he worked on the chassis.[1] He joined Volkswagen Group as director of research in 2000. He was involved in projects such as SunFuel, an alternative fuel, the Volkswagen W12, and the Volkswagen XL1.[2] In 2003, he became a board member at Bentley, which is owned by Volkswagen Group, with responsibility for technical development. He was at Bentley during the release of the Bentley Continental GT, and worked on the Continental GT Convertible and the Bentley Flying Spur.[3]

In 2012, Eichhorn was appointed as managing director of Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), and in 2016 he was appointed as head of group research and development at Volkswagen.[4] In January 2019, Eichhorn became chairman of the management board of IAV.[4]

References
  1. English, Andrew (14 January 2011). "Where are the people who designed the original Ford Focus?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  2. "Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Lecture - The History of Another Dimension - 50 Years of Bentley's V8 Engine". Institute of Mechanical Engineers. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  3. "DRIVEN PERSONALITIES - ULRICH EICHHORN". Driving & Life. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  4. "Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn to become Chairman of Management Board of IAV". Volkswagen Group. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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