{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"159078","rtpr_id":"nPreDKwMFa-20261002","ticker":"ALV","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["ALV"],"title":"Autoliv strengthens safety expertise with two new members to its Research Advisory Board","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-02T06:19:39.144Z","article_body":"Autoliv strengthens safety expertise with two new members to its Research\nAdvisory Board\nPR Newswire\n\nSTOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2026\n\nSTOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE:\nALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed\nNatalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board.\nBringing valuable expertise and new perspectives, they join a distinguished\ngroup of global experts who help Autoliv explore emerging safety challenges\nand opportunities as mobility continues to evolve.\n\nAutoliv's Research Advisory Board brings together leading voices from science,\npublic policy, technology, public health, and the automotive industry to\nsupport the company's long-term research agenda and innovation priorities. The\nadditions of Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller further broaden the\nBoard's expertise.\n\nNatalie Draisin serves as Director of the North American Office and United\nNations Representative at FIA Foundation and is an External Affiliate at Johns\nHopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.\n\nThomas Manfred Müller, PhD, is a Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel\nwith extensive international experience across leadership and executive roles\nat Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.\n\n\"Safety challenges are becoming increasingly complex as mobility systems\nevolve. By bringing together expertise from public health, policy, technology,\nand the automotive industry, our Research Advisory Board helps us better\nunderstand evolving safety challenges and identify opportunities to Save More\nLives. We are delighted to welcome Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller\nto the Board,\" says Cecilia Sunnevång, Vice President Research & Early\nInnovation, Autoliv.\n\nThe Board provides external perspectives on emerging research areas and helps\nchallenge assumptions about future mobility. Its members contribute expertise\nspanning injury biomechanics, vehicle safety, public health, automation,\ntransportation systems, and innovation management.\n\nCollaboration with leading international experts supports the company's\nambition to expand knowledge, accelerate innovation, and strengthen its\ncontribution to safer mobility worldwide.\n\n\"At Autoliv, innovation starts with understanding where society and mobility\nare heading. Our Research Advisory Board helps us connect scientific research,\nindustry developments, and societal trends, ensuring that we continue to lead\nthe advancement of automotive safety solutions for future generations,\" says\nMikael Bratt, President and CEO, Autoliv.\n\nMembers of the Autoliv Research Advisory Board\n* John Bolte IV, PhD. Founder & President, Injury Biomechanics Global Inc.\nFormer Professor at The Ohio State University and Director of the Injury\nBiomechanics Research Center (IBRC).\n* Klaus Kompass. Former Vice President Vehicle Safety, BMW Group, and Adjunct\nProfessor of Vehicle Safety at the Technical Universities of Berlin and\nDresden.\n* Seigo Kuzumaki. Former Fellow of Advanced R&D and Engineering, Toyota Motor\nCorporation.\n* Bryan Reimer, PhD. Research Scientist at MIT Center for Transportation &\nLogistics and Associate Director of The New England University Transportation\nCenter at MIT.\n* Natalie Draisin. Director, North American Office & United Nations\nRepresentative, FIA Foundation; External Affiliate, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg\nSchool of Public Health.\n* Thomas Manfred Müller, PhD. Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel.\nFormer automotive executive at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.\n* Mikael Bratt. President and CEO, Autoliv.\n* Cecilia Sunnevång, PhD. Vice President Research & Early Innovation,\nAutoliv.\n* Fabien Dumont. Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Autoliv.\n* Malin Ekholm. Vice President Product and Technology Management, Autoliv.\nInquiries:\nMedia: media@autoliv.com\nGabriella Etemad, Tel +46 70 612 64 24, Emelie Ericson, Tel +46 70 957 81 35\nInvestors & Analysts: ir@autoliv.com\nAnders Trapp, Tel +46 709 578 171, Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 709 578 114\n\nAbout Autoliv\n\nAutoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader\nin automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop,\nmanufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and\nsteering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well\nas mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical\nsafety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of\nmobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our\nproducts saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.\n\nWe have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and\ndevelopment at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate\nabout our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of\neverything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more\ninformation go to www.autoliv.com.\n\nSafe Harbor Statement\n\nThis report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather\nforward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities\nLitigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those\nthat address activities, events or developments that Autoliv, Inc. or its\nmanagement believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All\nforward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations, various\nassumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and\nassumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable\nbasis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking\nstatements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking\nstatements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties\nand other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or\nachievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or\nachievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.\nNumerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to\ndiffer materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements,\nincluding general economic conditions and fluctuations in the global\nautomotive market. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any\nother document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking\nstatements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,\nand we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such statements\nin light of new information or future events, except as required by law.\n\nThis information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com\n\nhttps://news.cision.com/autoliv/r/autoliv-strengthens-safety-expertise-with-two-new-members-to-its-research-advisory-board,c4403681\n\nThe following files are available for download:\n\n https://mb.cision.com/Main/751/4403681/4298925.pdf                                                  Release                                                   \n https://news.cision.com/autoliv/i/thomas-manfred-muller---autoliv-research-advisory-board,c3569484  Thomas Manfred Müller - Autoliv Research Advisory Board   \n https://news.cision.com/autoliv/i/natalie-draisin---autoliv-research-advisory-board,c3569485        Natalie Draisin - Autoliv Research Advisory Board         \n\n \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/autoliv-strengthens-safety-expertise-with-two-new-members-to-its-research-advisory-board-302896999.html\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPreDKwMFa-20261002","title":"Autoliv strengthens safety expertise with two new members to its Research Advisory Board","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"ALV","created":"2026-10-02T06:19:39.144Z","tickers":["ALV"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Autoliv strengthens safety expertise with two new members to its Research\nAdvisory Board\nPR Newswire\n\nSTOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2026\n\nSTOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE:\nALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed\nNatalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board.\nBringing valuable expertise and new perspectives, they join a distinguished\ngroup of global experts who help Autoliv explore emerging safety challenges\nand opportunities as mobility continues to evolve.\n\nAutoliv's Research Advisory Board brings together leading voices from science,\npublic policy, technology, public health, and the automotive industry to\nsupport the company's long-term research agenda and innovation priorities. The\nadditions of Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller further broaden the\nBoard's expertise.\n\nNatalie Draisin serves as Director of the North American Office and United\nNations Representative at FIA Foundation and is an External Affiliate at Johns\nHopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.\n\nThomas Manfred Müller, PhD, is a Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel\nwith extensive international experience across leadership and executive roles\nat Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.\n\n\"Safety challenges are becoming increasingly complex as mobility systems\nevolve. By bringing together expertise from public health, policy, technology,\nand the automotive industry, our Research Advisory Board helps us better\nunderstand evolving safety challenges and identify opportunities to Save More\nLives. We are delighted to welcome Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller\nto the Board,\" says Cecilia Sunnevång, Vice President Research & Early\nInnovation, Autoliv.\n\nThe Board provides external perspectives on emerging research areas and helps\nchallenge assumptions about future mobility. Its members contribute expertise\nspanning injury biomechanics, vehicle safety, public health, automation,\ntransportation systems, and innovation management.\n\nCollaboration with leading international experts supports the company's\nambition to expand knowledge, accelerate innovation, and strengthen its\ncontribution to safer mobility worldwide.\n\n\"At Autoliv, innovation starts with understanding where society and mobility\nare heading. Our Research Advisory Board helps us connect scientific research,\nindustry developments, and societal trends, ensuring that we continue to lead\nthe advancement of automotive safety solutions for future generations,\" says\nMikael Bratt, President and CEO, Autoliv.\n\nMembers of the Autoliv Research Advisory Board\n* John Bolte IV, PhD. Founder & President, Injury Biomechanics Global Inc.\nFormer Professor at The Ohio State University and Director of the Injury\nBiomechanics Research Center (IBRC).\n* Klaus Kompass. Former Vice President Vehicle Safety, BMW Group, and Adjunct\nProfessor of Vehicle Safety at the Technical Universities of Berlin and\nDresden.\n* Seigo Kuzumaki. Former Fellow of Advanced R&D and Engineering, Toyota Motor\nCorporation.\n* Bryan Reimer, PhD. Research Scientist at MIT Center for Transportation &\nLogistics and Associate Director of The New England University Transportation\nCenter at MIT.\n* Natalie Draisin. Director, North American Office & United Nations\nRepresentative, FIA Foundation; External Affiliate, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg\nSchool of Public Health.\n* Thomas Manfred Müller, PhD. Board Member, Advisor and Business Angel.\nFormer automotive executive at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.\n* Mikael Bratt. President and CEO, Autoliv.\n* Cecilia Sunnevång, PhD. Vice President Research & Early Innovation,\nAutoliv.\n* Fabien Dumont. Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Autoliv.\n* Malin Ekholm. Vice President Product and Technology Management, Autoliv.\nInquiries:\nMedia: media@autoliv.com\nGabriella Etemad, Tel +46 70 612 64 24, Emelie Ericson, Tel +46 70 957 81 35\nInvestors & Analysts: ir@autoliv.com\nAnders Trapp, Tel +46 709 578 171, Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 709 578 114\n\nAbout Autoliv\n\nAutoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader\nin automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop,\nmanufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and\nsteering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well\nas mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical\nsafety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of\nmobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our\nproducts saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.\n\nWe have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and\ndevelopment at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate\nabout our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of\neverything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more\ninformation go to www.autoliv.com.\n\nSafe Harbor Statement\n\nThis report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather\nforward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities\nLitigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those\nthat address activities, events or developments that Autoliv, Inc. or its\nmanagement believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All\nforward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations, various\nassumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and\nassumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable\nbasis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking\nstatements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking\nstatements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties\nand other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or\nachievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or\nachievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.\nNumerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to\ndiffer materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements,\nincluding general economic conditions and fluctuations in the global\nautomotive market. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any\nother document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking\nstatements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,\nand we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such statements\nin light of new information or future events, except as required by law.\n\nThis information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com\n\nhttps://news.cision.com/autoliv/r/autoliv-strengthens-safety-expertise-with-two-new-members-to-its-research-advisory-board,c4403681\n\nThe following files are available for download:\n\n https://mb.cision.com/Main/751/4403681/4298925.pdf                                                  Release                                                   \n https://news.cision.com/autoliv/i/thomas-manfred-muller---autoliv-research-advisory-board,c3569484  Thomas Manfred Müller - Autoliv Research Advisory Board   \n https://news.cision.com/autoliv/i/natalie-draisin---autoliv-research-advisory-board,c3569485        Natalie Draisin - Autoliv Research Advisory Board         \n\n \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/autoliv-strengthens-safety-expertise-with-two-new-members-to-its-research-advisory-board-302896999.html\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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