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Autoliv strengthens safety expertise with two new members to its Research Advisory Board

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  • Autoliv appointed Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board on October 2, 2026.
  • Natalie Draisin serves as Director of the North American Office and United Nations Representative at the FIA Foundation and is an External Affiliate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
  • Thomas Manfred Müller is a Board Member, Advisor, and Business Angel with prior executive leadership roles at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.
  • The Research Advisory Board integrates expertise from public health, policy, technology, and the automotive industry to guide Autoliv's long-term research agenda.
  • Cecilia Sunnevång, Vice President Research & Early Innovation at Autoliv, stated the new members help the company understand evolving safety challenges to Save More Lives.
  • Mikael Bratt, President and CEO of Autoliv, emphasized that the Board connects scientific research, industry developments, and societal trends to advance automotive safety solutions.
  • The Board's members contribute knowledge in injury biomechanics, vehicle safety, public health, automation, transportation systems, and innovation management.
  • In 2025, Autoliv's products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.
  • Autoliv operates in 25 countries with 13 technical centers and reported sales of $10.8 billion in 2025.
  • The company employs 64,000 people and develops protective systems including airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, and commercial vehicle safety solutions.