Franz von Holzhausen
Franz von Holzhausen shapes Tesla's design legacy
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla's design chief, has redefined electric vehicles through innovative designs from the Model S to the Cybertruck. Recruited by Elon Musk in 2008, he built Tesla's visual identity from scratch. His career spans legacy automakers like Volkswagen, GM, and Mazda, blending nostalgia, athleticism, and futuristic aesthetics.