Tom Matano

Tom Matano has thirty years automotive design experience beginning his career at GM in Detroit. In 1983, he joined Mazda, eventually working at Mazda HQ in Japan as Executive Designer. Her oversaw design for the MX 5, RX 7, and Miata 'M-Coupe' concept car. Mr. Matano is the Executive Director of the Industrial Design program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.

Tom Matano has thirty years automotive design experience beginning his career at GM in Detroit. In 1983, he joined Mazda, eventually working at Mazda HQ in Japan as Executive Designer. Her oversaw design for the MX 5, RX 7, and Miata 'M-Coupe' concept car. Mr. Matano is the Executive Director of the Industrial Design program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. See less