Ian Callum wins award at exclusive Detroit awards ceremony

 

By Jamie White – Head of Communications

 

Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum has been named ‘Industry Innovator of the Year’ at the 2014 Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event Awards.

 

Jaguar was praised by the MAIN Event Executive Committee for its distinct design language, use of advanced technology and outstanding vehicle dynamics.

 

The ceremony took place at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, USA in front of an audience of over 700 automotive executives, designers and international media.

 

Presenting the trophy to Ian, Keith Nagara, Executive Committee Chairman said: “Jaguars are beautiful vehicles that all generations aspire to own.

 

“Ian Callum has led the design revolution at Jaguar that has helped transform the brand, most recently demonstrated by the launch of the stunning F-TYPE Coupe. This is a brand that is going from strength to strength.”

 

Ian Callum, born in Scotland, studied  Industrial Design at the Glasgow School of Art and joined Jaguar in 1999. He is responsible for Jaguar design language created over the past decade, which includes the current Jaguar XK, XF, XJ and the recently launched F-TYPE sports car.

 

Ian said: “It is an honour to receive this award.  It is with the benefit of having such a great team around me that we have been able to deliver the cars and designs that define Jaguar today.”

 

 

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