McLaren Automotive Appoints Kemal Curic as Chief Design Officer

• Kemal Curic joins McLaren Automotive as Chief Design Officer
• Kemal to lead all design functions, including Interiors, Exteriors, CMF and Digital Design

McLaren Automotive today announces the appointment of Kemal Curic as Chief Design Officer, effective from April 2026. Kemal has joined McLaren Automotive’s Executive Leadership Team and will be responsible for shaping the design vision and creative direction of the McLaren Automotive portfolio.

Kemal brings more than two decades of global automotive design experience, with a distinguished career spanning performance and luxury vehicles. He joins McLaren from Ford Motor Company, where he most recently served as Global Design Director for Performance Vehicles, overseeing some of the industry’s most iconic performance designs.

At McLaren Automotive, Kemal will lead all design functions, including Interiors, Exteriors, CMF and Digital Design, working closely with engineering and product strategy teams to ensure McLaren continues to define the highest standards in lightweight, high-performance and emotionally engaging luxury cars.

Throughout his career, Kemal has been recognised for successfully evolving iconic cars whilst staying true to their heritage. His deep understanding of performance DNA and ability to balance innovation and brand authenticity makes him an exceptional addition to McLaren.

“McLaren is one of the most respected and aspirational brands in the world. I’m excited to be part of their journey to help shape the design vision of a company so deeply rooted in engineering excellence and racing heritage. I look forward to working with the talented teams at McLaren to create the next generation of breathtaking, purpose‑driven cars.”
Kemal Curic, Chief Design Officer, McLaren Automotive.

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About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive is a producer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. Launched in 2010, the company is part of McLaren Group Holdings.

Headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, England, McLaren Automotive is driven by the challenge of creating the world’s most exhilarating, engaging and benchmark setting vehicles. Leveraging over 60 years of history in authentic, racing performance, McLaren has delivered some of the most spectacular supercars ever made.

The company’s product portfolio of GTS, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed in over 40 markets around the world. Its cars are assembled by hand at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC), based on the same MTC campus that is also the home of McLaren Racing.

About McLaren Group Holdings:
Established in April 2025, McLaren Group Holdings Limited is the holding company for McLaren Automotive. The Group also includes the McLaren Licensing business and a non-controlling stake in McLaren Racing.  

With a reputation for innovation and technological excellence, McLaren is one of the UK’s largest independent companies. 

The nine-strong McLaren Group Holdings Board will provide visionary leadership to fuel McLaren’s next chapter, firmly focusing on strategic transformation and the evolution of McLaren into a global leader in high performance luxury cars. 

Further information:

Sarah Vloothuis
Corporate Communications Senior Manager
+44 (0) 7483 396 335
sarah.vloothuis@mclaren.com

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