Luc Donckerwolke (born 19 June 1965, Peru) is a Belgian automotive designer,[1] president, and chief creative officer of the Hyundai Motor Group and the Genesis automotive brand.[2] Prior to joining the Hyundai Motor Group, he was the design director at Volkswagen Group's Bentley, Lamborghini, Škoda, and Audi brands.[3][4] In 2022, a jury panel of 102 journalists among 33 countries named Donckerwolke the "World Car Person of the Year" for significantly impacting the automotive industry.[5][6]
After an absence of several months, Luc Donckerwolke rejoins the Hyundai Group...the highly regarded designer, who had been with the group since 2016, will return in a new and global, Europe-based position overseeing design...Donckerwolke is expected to focus particularly on Genesis and the Ioniq sub-brand.
Genesis is proud to announce that the World Car Awards jury panel has named Luc Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer (CCO), its 2022 World Car Person of the Year...the accolade recognizes automotive industry professionals who have made a significant impact with their contributions in the year leading up to the award. The World Car Awards jury members representing 102 journalists from 33 countries cited Donckerwolke's role overseeing innovative new models, including the Genesis GV60, as the principal reason for honoring him this year.