Stephan Winkelmann

At-a-Glance

President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. since December 1, 2020.
As President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini from 2005 to 2016, he oversaw a 300 percent increase in vehicle sales and launched models including the Gallardo, Murciélago, Aventador, and Huracán, as well as developing the Urus SUV.
Served as President of Bugatti Automobiles from January 1, 2018, where new models like Divo, Centodieci, La Voiture Noire, and Bolide were created.
Sits on the supervisory boards of Comité Colbert and Altagamma, associations for French and Italian luxury manufacturers.
Graduated with an M.A. in political science in Munich in 1991.

Biography

Stephan Winkelmann is a German automotive executive currently serving as the President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. since December 1, 2020. His career in the automotive industry spans several decades, marked by leadership roles at prominent luxury brands within the Volkswagen Group, including Bugatti and Audi Sport.

Winkelmann began his professional journey in 1990 at the German financial services provider MLP.