CHRISREITZ
Has a passion for design and innovative automotive projects is one of Europe’s top car designers. At Fiat he was responsible for the Fiat 500.
A relative of the Porsche family injects automotive entrepreneurs mind-set in his blood, Chris graduated from Art Center Europe in Switzerland and began his career at Volkswagen in 1993, moving to Audi where he was in charge of Advance Design.
In 1999 he joined Nissan and worked in various roles, including studio chief designer and member of the Global Nissan Design Strategy. In 2005 he joined the Fiat Group and became the head of the Turin based carmaker’s Styling Center in January 2005. He was additionally appointed to the Design Director position at Alfa Romeo/Maserati.
MARCPLANAS
Marc had his first motorbike at age 3 and by 17 was managing his own scooter racing team for the state national competition, achieving 2nd position in the championship. He has gasoline in his veins.
Most of his 15 years of design experience are dedicated to 2 or 4 wheels and coordinating this processes . After working for Land Rover Jaguar, Marc founded Rocket Supreme Studio and coordinated projects like Riversimple Rasa and various Honda projects.
Managing & coordinating of the R&D pack is his passion, important part when dreams have to come true.
MICHAELHODGES
With MPH as his initials, Michael’s career path in automotive was inevitable.
Training in Mechanical Engineering with General Motors, he went on to study Marketing Communications in London. Academic learning completed, Michael began his consultancy career in automotive advertising, PR and brand development, blending his technical know-how with vibrant creative expression, fuelled by an enduring passion for performance cars and motorsport.
His extensive experience includes working with vehicle manufacturers including BMW, Ford, Mitsubishi, Morgan, Nissan, Porsche and Renault on performance road car and international motorsport projects in the UK and USA, plus low-volume supercar brands internationally.
He has been equally active in lifestyle brands and the classic vehicle market sector, with extensive contacts and experience internationally in strategic and tactical communications, including global product launches, product placement, relationship marketing, social media and brand development campaigns.
Leading marketing communications with Rocket Supreme, Michael also heads the RS Group associate company, Feuerbach Designworks, in the UK.
At Rocket Supreme we have…
20 years experience of building and customising vehicles. 20 years design experience. And more than 40 years of riding & driving. Real passion, real riders, real craftsmanship.
