STOCKHOLM, Jan 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that Mats Backman has decided to resign as the Chief Financial Officer to accept a similar position with another company. He remains in his current position until July 8, 2019, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Mikael Bratt, President and CEO of the Company, said, "We thank Mats for his valuable contributions to Autoliv and the executive management team over the past three years and wish him all the best in his new position."
Following Mr. Backman's departure, Christian Hanke, Vice President, Corporate Control, will serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer until the search process for a permanent Chief Financial Officer is completed.
Inquiries:
Media: Stina Thorman, Tel +46-(0)-8-587-206-50
Investors & Analysts: Anders Trapp, Investor Relations, Tel +46-(0)-8-587-206-71
Investors & Analysts: Henrik Kaar, Investor Relations, Tel +46-(0)-8-587-206-14
This information is information that Autoliv, Inc. is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out above, at 3 pm CET on January 8, 2019.
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and through its subsidiaries develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has more than 66,000 employees in 27 countries. In addition, the Company has 12 technical centers around the world, with 19 test tracks. The Company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIVsdb). For more information about Autoliv, please visit our company website at www.autoliv.com.
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