Aug 8, 2005 – Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke will be appointed as SEAT Design Director, starting next month. Donckerwolke moves within the Audi Brand Group to replace Walter De'Silva who retains his position as the group's Director of Design. In his new position, Donckerwolke will also take over the Spanish company's Design Centre, currently run by Steve Lewis who will assume new responsibilies within the Audi Brand Group.

De'Silva commented that "the appointment of Luc is another step in reinforcing SEAT's commitment to design, which is one of the brand's key values for its new positioning".

Donckerwolke moves from Lamborghini, where he has been Head of Design since 1998. He joined the company after it was bought by the Audi Brand Group in the same year, and is responsible for the Murcielago and Gallardo supercars. The movement between Lamborghini and SEAT emphasizes the collaboration between the brands of the VAG-owned Audi Brand Group, where SEAT has been integrated since 2002, together with Lamborghini and Audi.