What Happened?
Boston, MA-based Bugatti Promoted Gregor Gries as Acting Head of Technical Development
About the Company
Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. is the manufacturer of the ultimate production super sports car. The new Chiron is the latest interpretation of Bugatti`s brand values “Art Forme Technique“ which incarnate the brand`s origin, elegance, its timeless design and technological developments in the extremely high-performance range. The Chiron is not only designed for maximum speed but also to meet the highest possible demands in terms of luxury, comfort, everyday drivability, and durability. The Chiron represents the best in all these areas and embodies a concept that makes it a unique super sports car. Since it was established in 1909, the French luxury brand has had its headquarters at Molsheim, Alsace, where almost 8000 cars had been produced until 1956, when the factory was sold. The factory was revived in 1998 and hand-crafted 450 Veyrons from 2005 to 2015. The production of the Chiron started in the autumn of 2016. Currently, more than 300 of these super sports cars, which are being produced in a strictly limited series of 500, have been sold. The French luxury brand, which has been part of the Volkswagen Group since its revival, employs about 300 people. With 34 dealers and service partners in 17 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, Bugatti is now a global player.
About the Person
Gregor Gries is Acting Head of Technical Development at Bugatti. Previously, Gregor held various senior IT leadership roles in the industry.
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