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Polestar Appoints Philipp Römers Head of Design

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Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) has announced the appointment of Philipp Römers as the new Head of Design. Römers brings over 25 years of automotive design experience, previously serving as Head of Exterior Design at AUDI AG and as a leading designer at Volkswagen AG. He succeeds Maximilian Missoni, who is leaving Polestar after 6 years to pursue a new role elsewhere.

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath expressed gratitude for Missoni's contributions in establishing Polestar's innovative design standards. Ingenlath welcomed Römers, highlighting his modern approach to automotive design and experience in the luxury and performance segment as valuable assets for Polestar's future model line-up development.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) ha annunciato la nomina di Philipp Römers come nuovo Responsabile del Design. Römers porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel design automobilistico, avendo in precedenza ricoperto il ruolo di Responsabile del Design Esterno presso AUDI AG e di designer di punta presso Volkswagen AG. Sostituisce Maximilian Missoni, che lascia Polestar dopo 6 anni per intraprendere un nuovo incarico altrove.

Il CEO di Polestar Thomas Ingenlath ha espresso gratitudine per il contributo di Missoni nell'instaurare gli standard di design innovativi di Polestar. Ingenlath ha accolto Römers, sottolineando il suo approccio moderno al design automobilistico e l'esperienza nel segmento del lusso e delle prestazioni come risorse preziose per lo sviluppo della futura gamma di modelli di Polestar.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Philipp Römers como nuevo Jefe de Diseño. Römers aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en diseño automotriz, habiendo sido Jefe de Diseño Exterior en AUDI AG y diseñador principal en Volkswagen AG. Sucede a Maximilian Missoni, quien deja Polestar tras 6 años para embarcarse en un nuevo rol en otra parte.

El CEO de Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, expresó su agradecimiento por las aportaciones de Missoni en el establecimiento de los estándares de diseño innovadores de Polestar. Ingenlath dio la bienvenida a Römers, destacando su enfoque moderno hacia el diseño automotriz y su experiencia en el segmento de lujo y rendimiento como activos valiosos para el desarrollo de la futura gama de modelos de Polestar.

폴스타(나스닥: PSNY)는 필립 뢰머스를 새로운 디자인 책임자로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 뢰머스는 자동차 디자인 분야에서 25년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 AUDI AG의 외부 디자인 책임자와 Volkswagen AG의 수석 디자이너로 근무했습니다. 그는 6년 동안 폴스타에 있었던 막시밀리안 미소니의 뒤를 이어 임명되었습니다.

폴스타의 CEO인 토마스 인겐라스는 미소니가 폴스타의 혁신적인 디자인 기준을 설정하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사의 뜻을 전했습니다. 인겐라스는 뢰머스의 현대적인 자동차 디자인 접근 방식과 럭셔리 및 성능 분야에서의 경험이 폴스타의 미래 모델 라인업 개발에 귀중한 자산이 될 것이라고 강조하며 환영했습니다.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) a annoncé la nomination de Philipp Römers en tant que nouveau Responsable du Design. Römers apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans le design automobile, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Responsable du Design Extérieur chez AUDI AG et en tant que designer principal chez Volkswagen AG. Il succède à Maximilian Missoni, qui quitte Polestar après 6 ans pour poursuivre un nouveau rôle ailleurs.

Le CEO de Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, a exprimé sa gratitude pour les contributions de Missoni dans l'établissement des normes de design innovantes de Polestar. Ingenlath a souhaité la bienvenue à Römers, mettant en avant son approche moderne du design automobile et son expérience dans le segment de luxe et de performance comme des atouts précieux pour le développement de la future gamme de modèles de Polestar.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) hat die Ernennung von Philipp Römers zum neuen Designleiter bekannt gegeben. Römers bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Automobildesign mit und war zuvor als Leiter für Außendesign bei AUDI AG sowie als leitender Designer bei Volkswagen AG tätig. Er folgt auf Maximilian Missoni, der Polestar nach 6 Jahren verlässt, um eine neue Rolle woanders zu übernehmen.

Der CEO von Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, sprach seine Dankbarkeit für Missonis Beiträge zur Etablierung der innovativen Designstandards von Polestar aus. Ingenlath hieß Römers willkommen und hob seinen modernen Ansatz im Automobildesign sowie seine Erfahrungen im Luxus- und Leistungssegment als wertvolle Vermögenswerte für die Entwicklung zukünftiger Modelle von Polestar hervor.

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  • Appointment of experienced designer Philipp Römers as new Head of Design
  • Römers brings 25+ years of automotive design experience from luxury brands like AUDI and Volkswagen
  • CEO expresses confidence in Römers' ability to support Polestar's future model development
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  • Departure of previous Head of Design Maximilian Missoni after 6 years with the company

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) announces that Philipp Römers has been appointed Head of Design.

(Photo: Business Wire)

(Photo: Business Wire)

Philipp has over 25 years of experience in automotive design and joins Polestar from AUDI AG, where he has held a number of roles, including Head of Exterior Design. Before joining AUDI AG, he was a leading designer at Volkswagen AG.

Philipp will succeed Maximilian Missoni, who after 6 years with Polestar and a total of 12 years in Sweden, has decided to take up a new role outside of Polestar.

Philipp Römers says: “Polestar is the role model of a design-driven automotive company and it's a great honour to take on the responsibility for the design department. I’m looking forward to working with the creative team to design the next generation of Polestar cars.”

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, says: “I thank Max for his leadership and companionship during the inception of Polestar as Europe’s only pure EV brand. Max established the innovative design standards that combine aesthetics, luxury and performance in a way that is truly Polestar. We wish him all the best in the future.

“At the same time, I am delighted to welcome Philipp to Polestar. Philipp’s modern approach to automotive design and experience from the luxury, performance segment will really support us as we take the next step in developing our model line-up.”

About Polestar

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Polestar plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by 2026. Polestar 2, the electric performance fastback, launched in 2019. Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, launched in late 2022. Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed, is launching in phases through 2023 and into 2024. Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon.

The Polestar 0 project supports the company’s ambitious goal of creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030. The research initiative also aims to create a sense of urgency to act on the climate crisis, by challenging employees, suppliers and the wider automotive industry, to drive towards zero.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are not historical facts, but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Polestar or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All forward-looking statements are based upon, as applicable, our current expectations, various assumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including those risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Polestar’s Form 20-F, and other documents filed, or to be filed, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Polestar. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any other document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such statements in light of new information or future events, except as required by law.

Bojana Flint

bojana.flint@polestar.com

Carl Martensson

carl.martensson@polestar.com

Source: Polestar

FAQ

Who is the new Head of Design at Polestar (PSNY)?

Philipp Römers has been appointed as the new Head of Design at Polestar (PSNY).

What is Philipp Römers' background before joining Polestar (PSNY)?

Philipp Römers has over 25 years of experience in automotive design, previously serving as Head of Exterior Design at AUDI AG and as a leading designer at Volkswagen AG.

Who did Philipp Römers replace as Head of Design at Polestar (PSNY)?

Philipp Römers succeeded Maximilian Missoni, who left Polestar after 6 years to take up a new role outside the company.

What does Polestar (PSNY) CEO Thomas Ingenlath say about the new appointment?

Thomas Ingenlath expressed delight in welcoming Philipp Römers, stating that his modern approach to automotive design and experience in the luxury and performance segment will support Polestar's next steps in developing their model line-up.

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