Donato Coco announced as new Ferrari Design Chief

Donato Coco has been appointed as Ferrari's new Chief Designer, starting November 14. It is a move that fills the void left by Frank Stephenson, who earlier this year moved to head the Fiat, Lancia and Light Commercial Vehicles styling center.

"Coco will have the job of stimulating and directing the creativity of Ferrari's partners, which in terms of styling include our historic partnership with Pininfarina," Ferrari said.

Having been born in Italy, Coco moves back from Citroen, France, where he was Chief Designer for small cars. He secured his position there following a design competition in 1983, and was a role in which he oversaw the development of the C2, C3 and Xsara Picasso.

Previously he studied architecture in Besançon, France, before completing an MA in Vehicle Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Last year he joined Frank Stephenson, amongst others, as a judge for the Louis Vuitton Classic Concours d'Elegance.

Coco will be based in Maranello, Italy, where he joins the GT team led by Deputy General Manager Amedeo Felisa.

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