STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board. Bringing valuable expertise and new perspectives, they join a distinguished group of global experts who help Autoliv explore emerging safety challenges and opportunities as mobility continues to evolve.
Autoliv's Research Advisory Board brings together leading voices from science, public policy, technology, public health, and the automotive industry to support the company's long-term research agenda and innovation priorities. The additions of Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller further broaden the Board's expertise.
Natalie Draisin serves as Director of the North American Office and United Nations Representative at FIA Foundation and is an External Affiliate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Thomas Manfred Müller, PhD, is a Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel with extensive international experience across leadership and executive roles at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.
"Safety challenges are becoming increasingly complex as mobility systems evolve. By bringing together expertise from public health, policy, technology, and the automotive industry, our Research Advisory Board helps us better understand evolving safety challenges and identify opportunities to Save More Lives. We are delighted to welcome Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to the Board," says Cecilia Sunnevång, Vice President Research & Early Innovation, Autoliv.
The Board provides external perspectives on emerging research areas and helps challenge assumptions about future mobility. Its members contribute expertise spanning injury biomechanics, vehicle safety, public health, automation, transportation systems, and innovation management.
Collaboration with leading international experts supports the company's ambition to expand knowledge, accelerate innovation, and strengthen its contribution to safer mobility worldwide.
"At Autoliv, innovation starts with understanding where society and mobility are heading. Our Research Advisory Board helps us connect scientific research, industry developments, and societal trends, ensuring that we continue to lead the advancement of automotive safety solutions for future generations," says Mikael Bratt, President and CEO, Autoliv.
Members of the Autoliv Research Advisory Board
- John Bolte IV, PhD. Founder & President, Injury Biomechanics Global Inc. Former Professor at The Ohio State University and Director of the Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC).
- Klaus Kompass. Former Vice President Vehicle Safety, BMW Group, and Adjunct Professor of Vehicle Safety at the Technical Universities of Berlin and Dresden.
- Seigo Kuzumaki. Former Fellow of Advanced R&D and Engineering, Toyota Motor Corporation.
- Bryan Reimer, PhD. Research Scientist at MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and Associate Director of The New England University Transportation Center at MIT.
- Natalie Draisin. Director, North American Office & United Nations Representative, FIA Foundation; External Affiliate, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
- Thomas Manfred Müller, PhD. Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel. Former automotive executive at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.
- Mikael Bratt. President and CEO, Autoliv.
- Cecilia Sunnevång, PhD. Vice President Research & Early Innovation, Autoliv.
- Fabien Dumont. Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Autoliv.
- Malin Ekholm. Vice President Product and Technology Management, Autoliv.
Inquiries:
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Anders Trapp, Tel +46 709 578 171, Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 709 578 114
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well as mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.
We have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
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