Chan Park has been appointed head of interior design at Škoda Auto, effective June 3, 2024.
He brings extensive experience from his tenure at several major automotive brands, and the interior of Škoda’s production and concept vehicles will soon bear Park’s signature. In addition to a minimalist design approach, Park will focus on enhancing the synergy between driver and vehicle.
His predecessor, Peter Olah, is taking on a new role at Škoda Design and will be responsible for the Art Direction – One Design Identity in the future. He will be in charge of defining and overseeing a holistic 360° design strategy including philosophy, style and future trend research.
Oliver Stefani, head of Škoda Auto design, said, “Peter Olah has made a significant contribution to establishing a distinctive, holistic design DNA in the interior of our vehicles. I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new position and wish him joy and a lot of success.”
Stefani said, “I am delighted to welcome Chan Park to the Škoda Design team. His proven track record with major car makers makes him the ideal candidate for the Head of Interior Design.
“I’m excited to see him implement his ‘less is more’ design philosophy, perfectly aligning aesthetics and functionality in our vehicles. I’m looking forward to working with him and wish him every success.
“Peter Olah has made a significant contribution to establishing a distinctive, holistic design DNA in the interior of our vehicles. I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new position and wish him joy and a lot of success.”
Most recently, Park was chief interior designer of automobile manufacturer Nio. He completed his master’s degree in vehicle design at the Royal College of Art in London in 2007 and began his professional career at Pininfarina in Italy, before moving onto roles at Kia Europe, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
