Vito Ianniello - Chief Designer

Q: Where is Vito based?

Vito is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Vito speak?

Vito speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vito have?

Vito has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Vito has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 13 years and 2 months . Note that Vito may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vito's latest experience?

Vito's most recent position is Chief Designer at Vitovision GmbH .

Q: What companies has Vito worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vito has worked for BBS Motorsport GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Vito most experienced in?

Vito is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Vito most experienced in?

Vito is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Production , and Project Management . Vito also has some experience in Sales .

Q: Which industries has Vito worked in recently?

Vito has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Vito worked in recently?

Vito has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Production .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2007 - Feb 2016

9 years 2 months

Chief Designer

Vitovision GmbH

Market research and market trend analysis
Design development for wheels and aerodynamic components in car refinement
Design and construction support (prototype building, visualization, animation, car configurator)
Project management including budget responsibility
Design responsibility for the ABT group in coordination with internal and external partners
Visualization of creative ideas in the management circle with passion and conviction
Development of many innovations up to utility models and patents, recommended involvement in Formula E 2012
Application of strong skills in 2D/3D CAD (Pro/Engineer Creo), rendering, and construction
Advising ABT group management and external clients, full project leadership to market readiness
Internal and external negotiations, technical sales approach
Leading and motivating a design team (up to 4 designers)

Feb 1997 - Jun 2023

26 years 5 months

Partner and service provider

BBS Motorsport GmbH

Collaboration since 1997 on various Formula 1 projects
Technical understanding combined with creativity to make many wheels for the automotive industry and the aftermarket
Design and construction of motorsport wheels (forged or multi-piece from aluminum/magnesium)
Coordination with development and clients up to series production
Focus on technical and economic implementation of innovative solutions in close cooperation with engineers
Integrative teamwork and constructive consideration of suggestions
Trustworthiness and absolute reliability

Diploma Designer (FH) Transportation Design

Hochschule Pforzheim

Degree program in Industrial Design with focus on Transportation Design
Artistic subjects I: good (2.0)
Artistic subjects II: good (2.2)
Aesthetics and design history: satisfactory (2.8)
Economics and social sciences: very good (1.2)
Ergonomics: good (2.3)
General construction theory and manufacturing technology: very good (1.5)
Automotive construction theory and manufacturing technology
Presentation techniques
Project work: very good (1.1), very good (1.5), good (1.8)
Project work in vehicle design: good (1.6)
Additional subjects
Thesis: very good (1.2) – reinterpretation of a Ferrari Formula 1 car considering new regulations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Project Management, and Sales.

Product Development

Production

Project Management

Sales

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Chinese

Elementary

Education

Fachhochschule Pforzheim, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft

Diploma Designer (University of Applied Sciences), Industrial Design, Transportation Design · Transportation Design · Pforzheim, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Automotive 26.5 y

Avg length 11 y 10 m

Longest experience 26 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Designer, Partner and service provider

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Project Management

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Vito based?

Vito is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Vito speak?

Vito speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Vito have?

Vito has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Vito has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 13 years and 2 months. Note that Vito may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vito be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vito would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Designer, Partner and service provider, Diploma Designer (FH) Transportation Design.

What is Vito's latest experience?

Vito's most recent position is Chief Designer at Vitovision GmbH.

What companies has Vito worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vito has worked for BBS Motorsport GmbH.

Which industries is Vito most experienced in?

Vito is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Vito most experienced in?

Vito is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Project Management. Vito also has some experience in Sales.

Which industries has Vito worked in recently?

Vito has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Vito worked in recently?

Vito has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Production.

What is Vito's education?

Vito attended Fachhochschule Pforzheim, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft for Transportation Design.

What is the availability of Vito?

Vito is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vito?

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