Peter Horbury is new Volvo Head of Design

Volvo has announced that Peter Horbury will be the new Vice President of Design, filling the position left by Steve Mattin. Horbury, who is currently Executive Director of Design at Ford Motor Company, already directed the design for Volvo from 1991 to 2002.

Volvo SCC Concept (20017

Ford Interceptor Concept (2007)

About Peter Horbury

Born in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK, Peter Horbury received his master’s degree in Automotive Design from the Royal College of Art in 1974 and an undergraduate degree from Newcastle-upon-Tyne College of Art and Industrial Design in 1972.

He was named Autocar’s Designer of the Year in 1998. During his 35-year career, he has been involved in the design of more than 60 cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.