Michael Mauer

Michael Mauer (born 28 July 1962)[1] is a German automobile designer.

In 1995 he was promoted to Head of Department and took responsibility for the new A-Class, SLK[3] and SL models.

A year later, he moved back to Europe and was in charge of design at Smart.

In June 2000 he left Mercedes to join General Motors and worked for Saab as Executive Director Design.

Mauer joined Porsche in 2004, taking over from Harm Lagaay,[4] and is responsible for the Cayenne, Macan, Panamera,[5] 911 (991) and 918 Spyder.