Tobias Suehlmann is a distinguished and visionary automotive designer with a career spanning some of the most iconic names in the industry.

After his diploma with Mercedes-Benz from Pforzheim University, he started his career at Volkswagen, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the design direction of several key models and showcars.

His talent and creative leadership took him to Bugatti, where he served as Head of Creative Exterior Design, before moving on to Aston Martin as Head of Exterior Design. There Tobias led the design of several landmark projects.

Following a successful tenure as Chief Designer for Special Projects at McLaren—where he oversaw the groundbreaking Solus GT—Tobias was appointed Director of Design at Bentley.

In 2023, Tobias returned to McLaren as Chief Design Officer and member of the executive team. In this role, he redefined McLaren’s design language, establishing a new visual DNA for the brand, realized through a striking internal show car.

Tobias’s extensive experience across the full spectrum of the automotive world from high-volume production vehicles to ultra-exclusive one-offs and his deep understanding of diverse design cultures makes him one of the most versatile and accomplished design leaders in the automotive industry today.