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Stephan Presser - Vehicle Dynamics Manager ? Ford Australia
Staff, Monday August 18, 2003.
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An avid home mechanic, Stephan used his rudimentary skills to keep his early collection of motorbikes and cars in a roadworthy condition.
His interest in cars led him to study Vehicle Engineering at Berlin University, where his 500 cc Yamaha motorcycle provided economical and enjoyable transportation in the traffic-jammed city of Berlin after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Stephan left Berlin University with a Master of Science Degree in 1994 and joined Ford of Europe in the Cologne office.
He became part of a Vehicle Dynamics section in the process of being ramped up and contributed to the first team working on the CAE simulation of the car that was to become the critically acclaimed Ford Focus.
In 1995 he was assigned to a project for the development of a Ford Fiesta derived pick-up (his first 'ute') with a solid beam rear suspension for the key South American markets of Brazil and Argentina.
In early 1999 Stephan was promoted to the role of Vehicle Dynamics Supervisor B-Car, succeeding Alex de Vlugt who held that position until moving to Ford of Australia.
However after four years of being responsible for the Ride, Handling and Steering development of Ford Fiesta-based derivatives and working in England he moved back to Germany to start work on the next generation of Focus.
That work also saw Stephan a key player in a platform that will serve as the basis for the Mazda 323 successor and the Volvo S40/V40.
Stephan moved in Australia in May 2003 to take over responsibility for Vehicle Dynamics within Product Development of Ford of Australia.
"Vehicle dynamics development is a field I really enjoy working in. Together, our team can directly affect the character of the vehicle, and make it more than just a means of transportation.
"Ultimately, I want people to enjoy driving Ford cars."
Married and with two sons ? aged six and four ? Stephan has already introduced his family to the Australian Outback with a trip to Alice Springs. He also enjoys cycling and ski-ing.
For further information, please contact:
Ford Australia Communications
Phone: 03-9359 8491
