The competition features a world-class jury. All the judges have evaluated at the most prestigious competitions globally and bringing a wealth of invaluable expertise. The experts assess according to the 100 point judging method, which uses a system based on defined and comparable criteria to make the competition as objective as possible.
Thanks to the collaboration with the Professional Technical Center of Biasca, Canton Ticino, an apprentice will be selected for each group of judges through a merit-based process, offering them a unique experience alongside the judges.
With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and around 25 years as a consultant for vintage cars, Chris Kramer works as an appraiser and collection advisor. He is a member of the Selection Committee for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and judges at major Concours around the world.
Chris has recently started a training and mentoring program for the next generation of Concours judges.
Paul is an extreme car enthusiast, an automotive historian, writer, collector and well known Concours Judge, In his 30 year career Paul has either been Chief Judge or Honorary Chief Judge at 87 events. He has judged many years at Pebble, Amelia, and Hilton Head as well. At the moment, at the moment Paul is trying to get more young adults into Concours Judging.
Nic Waller is the President of the Audrain Automobile Museum Audrain Newport Concours and Audrain Motorsport. Nic has been an integral part of the American and European Concours events since 2006 thanks to his wealth of experience and expertise Nic is widely recognized within the classic car environment in the USA Europe and the UK.
Allan Winn is a Vice-President at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, following a
30-year career in engineering and transport journalism. Allan judged concours d’élégance around the world, including 15 years at Pebble Beach, other than being a competitor and official in vintage motorsport for over 50 years.
Ed Welburn is the former General Motors VP responsible for Global Design. Ed is a graduate of the Howard University College of Fine Arts, was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Corvette Hall of Fame, received several Lifetime Achievement Awards, and is an Emmy award winner.
Julius Kruta is a freelance historian and automotive advisor. In 2003 Julius became “Head of Tradition” of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. He has been a regular judge at the major Concours in Europe and the USA. Julius also functions as concours advisor at various events in Europe and is also a member of the selection committee at Pebble Beach.
Ken Gross has served as the Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. A 34-year Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chief Class Judge and a member of the Selection Committee, Chief Judge for the Greenwich (Connecticut) Concours, and Ken judges at several North American and European Concours.
Chief Design Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and member of the Group
Executive Council from 2007 to 2016, has led the design development of more than sixty automobiles. Now President of the Jury at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este since 2004, judging in historical car events for more than thirty-five years.
Martin Button is a member of the Selection Committee for the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance, Martin also is the announcer for the Concours, and is involved in its many publications, other than being part of the Steering Committee of the Hampton Court Concours and officiates at many other concours, as well as a member of several automotive organisations.
Vice Chairman of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance and the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, part of the Collector Car Hobby for over three decades in insurance, events and as a judge, Matt has been involved in many events including Art in Motion at Monticello Motor Club, Manhattan Concours at Brookfield Place, Radnor Hunt, Concours of America exc.
With an industry career spanning over two decades, Max has compered and judged
at the most prestigious automotive events including the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Salon Privé Concours d’Elegance and Patrick Peter’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance.
Nigel is currently the Global Brand Ambassador for Hagerty and has spent the last 20 years judging at more than 149 Concours events worldwide, including Pebble Beach annually since 2005, and Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, along with events in 10 other countries.