Chris Bangle

Christopher (Chris) Bangle (born 1956 in Ohio) is an automobile designer and Chief of Design for BMW Group.

Bangle began his career at Opel. He later moved to Fiat where he became chief designer.
When he joined BMW in 1992, he became their first American chief of design. The 1999 Z9 concept car marked a departure from BMW's traditional style, and his latter work has caused some controversy among BMW enthusiasts. But his designs have sold, and after being replaced as Chief Designer of BMW, Bangle became the Chief of Design for the whole BMW Group, including Mini and Rolls Royce.