Пред Алфа, во Фиат работел:
Fiat 1972-1977
Walter de'Silva began his career in 1972 at age 21, working for Centro Stile FIAT.[1]
I.DE.A. Institute 1977-1986
After his experience at Fiat, Walter de'Silva worked at the I.DE.A. Institute in Turin, Italy for nine years under the direction of Franco Mantegazza and Renzo Piano.
Alfa Romeo 1986-1999
In 1986 Walter de'Silva was recruited away from the I.DE.A. Institute to become head of Alfa Romeo's Centro Stile. Walter de'Silva remained in this role until 1999.
At Alfa Romeo, de'Silva led the renewal of the brand's design language and repositioning.
