Jim Holtorf

Currently working as Head of Smart Devices Design for Microsoft in Los Angeles, Jim leads the US Industrial Design team in the development of Lumia smartphones for global markets. Here, he is responsible for creative direction, portfolio strategy, design integration, and representation of Design in North American operator relationships.  Prior to the Microsoft acquisition of Nokia in 2014, he led the US Design team in similar roles for the past 12 years.

Jim has also worked for BMW Group DesignworksUSA as Director of Product Design, responsible for creative and operational leadership of Product Design as an internal profit center in design development for external clients.  Clients include Microsoft, HP, Procter & Gamble, Allergan, Siemens, Thermador, Nokia, Disney Imagineering and Haworth.

Jim graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin/Stout.