Car designer Pierre Leclercq from Bastogne has been granted Russian nationality. This happened via a decree from President Vladimir Putin. It is unclear why Leclercq is receiving a Russian passport.
Car designer Pierre Leclercq from Bastogne has been granted Russian nationality. This happened via a decree from President Vladimir Putin. It is unclear why Leclercq is receiving a Russian passport.
Mr. Leclercq is a former BMW designer. From 2013 to 2017, he headed the design department of the Chinese automobile concern Great Wall Motors, where he oversaw projects such as the Haval H6 SUV, which received wide recognition for its distinctive design. Mr. Leclercq later worked for the South Korean company Kia Motors.