“In Frank-Steffen Walliser, Bentley is gaining an experienced engineer with outstanding product and technology expertise and entrepreneurial experience, who brought brand-defining models such as the Porsche 918 Spyder to the road at Porsche. Frank-Steffen Walliser’s many years of experience and knowledge of the luxury segment will be important as Bentley continues on its path to becoming a leading supplier in the luxury sector,” says Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG and responsible for the Progressive brand group with Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley and Ducati in the Volkswagen Group.
“I approach the task with great respect and look forward to working with a team in Crewe that has shown an impressive performance in recent years. The further transformation of the automotive industry will also be a major task for Bentley, which I will be delighted to take on together with the team. I am convinced that Bentley will continue to set standards in the luxury segment in the future,” says Walliser.
After studying mechanical engineering, specialising in combustion engines and technology management, Walliser joined Porsche in 1995 and has remained loyal to the brand ever since. Born in Stuttgart, he was responsible for the development of the pioneering 918 Spyder super sports car as overall project manager from 2010.
“With his distinctive technological expertise and experience in the luxury segment, Walliser will successfully lead Bentley into the electrified future” – Audi CEO Gernot Döllner
From 2014 onwards, he made a name for himself as Head of Motorsport before taking over the management of the 911 and 718 model series at the beginning of 2019. Since 2022, he has been Head of Complete Vehicle Development (Vehicle Architecture & Characteristics) at Porsche.
