Raphael Linari

Raphael Linari is an accomplished automotive designer with extensive experience across several leading automotive companies. Currently serving as the Chief Designer at Alpine Cars since January 2021, Linari previously held significant roles at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi from 2007 to 2021, including Studio Chief at the Renault Design Center and LADA Design in Moscow, contributing to notable projects such as the Xcode concept for the 2016 Moscow Motorshow and various exterior designs for models including the TWINGO 3 and Concept ZOE ZE. Linari's experience also includes a position as Senior Exterior Designer at General Motors, where work on the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick Verano began. Earlier career stages included tenure at Citroën, where significant contributions were made to models like the Citroen C1 and Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, and as a Junior Designer at Ford Motor Company. Linari holds a master's degree in transportation design from Istituto Europeo di Design, completed in 1999.