MUNICH: Alexander Buckan will take over from Edgar Heinrich as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design, effective Jan 1, 2024.
Buckan will be responsible for the design of all BMW Group two-wheeled vehicles, rider's equipment and accessories.
Heinrich, who has been BMW Motorrad’s head of design since 2012, is retiring after 35 years at the BMW Group.
Buckan began his career at BMW Motorrad as a transportation designer in 2003. Since then, he has been responsible for a variety of different models, including the F 800 GS, G 450 X, R 1200 GS LC and R 1200 GS Adventure LC.
In April 2015, Buckan was promoted to head of BMW Motorrad Vehicle Design.
As design manager, he worked with Heinrich on the design of the Motorrad VISION NEXT 100.
The design of the CE 04 and CE 02 e-scooters was also Buckan’s responsibility, as well as the design of the new R 1300 GS, which will celebrate its world premiere on Sept 28 at BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.
