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Frank Wu is a world-renowned automotive and technology designer, widely regarded as the most prestigious award-celebrated Chinese American car designer in history. He currently serves as the **Chief Design Officer (CDO)** and **General Manager** of **Zeekr Technology Group Design China**, where he is responsible for leading the design direction for both **Zeekr** and **Lynk & Co** brands in China.
Before his role at Zeekr, Frank made significant contributions at **Jidu Auto**, where he was the **Chief Design Officer** and played a pivotal role in the design of groundbreaking autonomous electric vehicles like the **ROBOCAR 01** (intelligent sports SUV), the **ROBOCAR 07** (intelligent sports saloon), and the highly acclaimed **ROBO X** hyper car.
Frank’s career also includes notable achievements at **Cadillac**, where he served as the lead designer, shaping the design of the **CT6** sedan and the **Escala Concept car**, both of which played a crucial role in redefining Cadillac’s modern design language. He also held the position of **Director of Design** at **BAIC Group**, one of China’s largest automakers.
Born in **1989**, Frank Wu has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including **9 Red Dot Design Awards**, **7 iF Design Awards**, **4 Good Design Awards**, and **2 German Design Awards**. Additionally, he was the first industrial designer to be nominated and shortlisted for *Fortune’s* **40 Under 40** list.
At age **28**, Frank became the youngest **car design director** at a global **OEM Fortune 500 company**, and by **31**, he was the youngest **design VP** in the industry.
Frank Wu's vision and leadership have made him a prominent figure in the automotive and technology design sectors, where he continues to drive innovation and shape the future of electric and autonomous vehicles.