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Robert Lešnik

b. 1971

Slovenian automobile designer

Car designerIndustrial designer
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About Robert Lešnik

Born 1971. Robert Lešnik is a Slovenian and Yugoslav car designer and industrial designer.

Robert Lešnik is a car designer, born 1971 in Limbuš, Slovenia.

After three failed attempts to enter the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, he registered at the University of Pforzheim, and while there he took an exam to work with Volkswagen. He succeeded and stayed at Volkswagen for nine years as exterior design team leader. In April 2007 he moved to Kia Motors and left it in September 2009 for Mercedes-Benz, where he has headed the Exterior Design department, since 2014.

He won the "Designer of the year, 2006" award, a Slovenian award for industrial design.

Design contributions Volkswagen Passat (B6) Volkswagen Concept C, concept car for Eos Volkswagen Eos design team headed by Peter Schreyer, Head of Volkswagen Design. Volkswagen Iroc, concept car for Scirocco Volkswagen Scirocco Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) (Facelift) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Mercedes-AMG GT (C190/R190) Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167/C167)

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Important facts

Born
1971, Limbuš
Birth century
Occupation
Car designer, industrial designer
Education
Pforzheim Academy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Lešnik?

Slovenian automobile designer

When was Robert Lešnik born?

Robert Lešnik was born in 1971 in Limbuš.

What is Robert Lešnik's occupation?

Robert Lešnik is a car designer and industrial designer.

What nationality is Robert Lešnik?

Robert Lešnik is Slovenian and Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Lešnik

· Wikidata: Q7346888

· DBpedia: Robert Lešnik

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