Amko Leenarts is Design Director, Ford of Europe. Amko graduated from the Academy of Arts in Groningen, Netherlands, with a degree in Interior Architecture. With a passion for car design, Amko went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating with a master's degree in Vehicle Design.

Amko joined Ford in 2012 and was previously Director, Global Interior Design, Ford Motor Company, responsible for interior design strategy and implementation for both the Ford and Lincoln brands worldwide.

Today, Amko is responsible for the exterior and interior design of vehicles developed by Ford of Europe, including small cars and crossover utility vehicles, and models for global markets. He also leads teams of employees at Ford Design Studios in Merkenich, Germany, and in Dunton, UK as well as the Human Centered Design teams in East London, UK.