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Chris Benjamin

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors Inc.
📍 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Chris Benjamin is the Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors, leading the design revival of the iconic American brand. A graduate of the College for Creative studies, he previously served as Vice President of Interior Design at Stellantis, shaping the award-winning interiors for renowned brands like Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer, and Dodge.

As a passionate automotive designer with a nearly 25-year career, Chris is drawn to classic, functional vehicles that serve as both daily drivers and weekend adventurers. He aims to blend iconic design language from the past with the innovative possibilities of modern technology to create products that are timeless and durable.

His creative vision was instrumental in the interior design of the celebrated Jeep Grand Wagoneer and award-winning Ram 1500 TRX.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Design Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Full Of Energy
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Reviving Iconic Brands
He is currently responsible for reviving and stewarding the design of the classic Scout brand for its all-electric future.
Automotive Interior Design
Previously led interior design for all of Stellantis North America, including Jeep, Wagoneer, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler, creating highly acclaimed vehicle interiors.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Chief Design Officer
Scout Motors Inc.
7-2022 - 5-2023
Vice President of Interior Design - Stellantis North America
Stellantis
1-2021 - 7-2022
Director of Interior Design - Jeep | Wagoneer | Chrysler | RAM | Dodge
Stellantis
1-2018 - 1-2021
Director of Interior Design - Jeep | Wagoneer | Chrysler | Advanced
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
1-2017 - 1-2018
Fusion Director & Head of Interior Design - Jeep | UVs | Passenger Cars
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
College for Creative Studies
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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