Stockholm, Sweden, May 30, 2023 – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed Magnus Jarlegren, currently Executive Vice President, Operations, as the next President Autoliv Europe effective June 1, 2023. Magnus Jarlegren succeeds Frithjof Oldorff who will leave Autoliv to pursue new opportunities.
Magnus Jarlegren brings extensive experience from leading development and change management in global operations and driving operational excellence, leading the step change of the Autoliv Production System and plant improvement.
“I thank Frithjof for his contributions over the past four years and wish him well. Magnus’s operational excellence experience will be valuable in driving Autoliv Europe forward in a challenging market environment,” said Mikael Bratt, President and CEO of Autoliv.
Magnus Jarlegren’s direct report, Staffan Olsson, Vice President Seatbelt, will serve as the acting Head of Operations.
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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 pedestrian protection, connected safety services and safety solutions for riders of powered two wheelers. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2022, our products saved close to 35,000 lives and reduced more than 450,000 injuries.
Our close to 70,000 associates in 27 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 14 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks. Sales in 2022 amounted to US $ 8.8 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
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