Infiniti gets new design chief in latest upheaval at brand

Nakamura had a leading hand in EV concepts such as the QX Inspiration crossover shown at this year's Detroit auto show.

August 26, 2019 08:12 AM

TOKYO -- The Japanese stylist responsible for Infiniti's eye-catching QX Inspiration and Prototype 10 concept vehicles, Taisuke Nakamura, will be the premium brand's new global design chief, following the departure of current head Karim Habib in the latest executive shuffle at Nissan's premium marque.

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