Sven Delcour
About Sven Delcour
Sven Delcour is a Senior Car Designer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at FORD Asia Pacific in Melbourne, Australia. He has previously held design roles at VOLVO, Salomon, and DAF Trucks, and has contributed to notable projects including the 2014 FORD Escort and the 2016 FORD Everest.
Work at Ford Motor
Sven Delcour has been with Ford Asia Pacific since 2002, initially serving as a Car Designer and later advancing to Senior Car Designer in 2006. His role spans 18 years and is based in Melbourne, Australia. During his tenure, he has worked on several significant projects, including the next generation Ford Performance Vehicles, such as the GT, GT-P, and F6. He also led the design of the 2014 Ford Escort, specifically tailored for the Chinese market, and contributed to the exterior design of the 2016 Ford Everest. Additionally, he collaborated with Mazda Design on the Ford Ranger Truck project in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Sven Delcour holds multiple degrees in design and product development. He studied at Hogeschool Antwerpen, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Product Development from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education at the Royal College of Art, achieving a Master of Arts (MA) in Vehicle Design from 1996 to 1998. His foundational education includes high school studies in Latin-Sciences at Sint Jan Berchmans College Genk. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in automotive design and product development.
Background
Before joining Ford, Sven Delcour gained experience in various design roles. He worked as a Car Designer at Volvo Car Corporation from 2000 to 2002 in Goteborg, Sweden, and as a Snowboard Product Designer at Salomon from 1999 to 2000 in Maser, Italy. He also worked briefly as an Automotive Designer at DAF Trucks in 1997 in Eindhoven, Holland. His international experience includes guest professorships in Transportation Design at DSK ISD International School of Design and DSK International Campus in Pune, India, in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Achievements
Sven Delcour has made notable contributions to automotive design during his career. He played a key role in the design of the 2014 Ford Escort, focusing on the Chinese market, and contributed to the exterior design of the 2016 Ford Everest. His collaboration with Mazda Design on the Ford Ranger Truck project in 2011 further highlights his impact in the industry. Additionally, he has extensive experience in presenting to and influencing stakeholders across Europe, Asia, and Australia, showcasing his ability to engage with diverse audiences.