Autos 0-60 - Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti Executive Design Director Part II
Channel: Javier Mota
Date: 2013-05-18

Alfonso Albaisa (48) has been appointed Executive Design Director for Infiniti, effective April 1, 2013. Albaisa will be leading the global Infiniti Design team and be responsible for further developing the design of all future Infiniti vehicles and concept cars. He will be based at the company's Design Center in Atsugi, Japan.

"We continue to set up Infiniti for further growth in the premium segment," said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. "Design will play a pivotal role in our quest to nurture the brand and grow the business."

Albaisa is a passionate and seasoned automotive designer with 25 years of experience. "Alfonso is a great fit for Infiniti," said Shiro Nakamura, Chief Creative Officer. "He is a brand visionary who has the passion and drive to translate his progressive thinking into exciting designs with global appeal."