Patrick Burk, Bugatti's First Molsheim Employee, Departs After 25 Years
Patrick Burk, the first employee on site when Bugatti returned to Molsheim, has left the company after more than two decades.
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What Happened
Patrick Burk, who was the sole employee when Bugatti returned to Molsheim around the turn of the millennium, has left the company. He lived on site for years, managing everything from construction to guest relations, and was instrumental in rebuilding the Château and the Atelier. His departure comes as Bugatti prepares for the Tourbillon production.
Bugatti returns to Molsheim; Burk becomes the first employee on site.
Ceremony for the laying of the Atelier's first stone with over 300 guests.
Bugatti's centenary celebrations; Burk secretly organizes fireworks display.
Burk leaves Bugatti to retire in Corsica.
“Bugatti was the priority. 24 hours a day, weekends included. Work never stopped.”
Why this matters
Burk was the human link between Bugatti's rebirth and its parent company, overseeing the rebuild of the Château and the Atelier, and his departure marks the end of an era.
Terms in This Story
- Atelier
- Bugatti's production facility in Molsheim, France.
- Château
- Bugatti's historic headquarters and estate in Molsheim.
- Tourbillon
- Bugatti's upcoming hypercar model, succeeding the Chiron.
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