Autoliv Expands Research Advisory Board with Two Industry Veterans

Natalie Draisin joins the board while serving as the North American Director and United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, alongside her role as an external affiliate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her addition complements the technical background of Thomas Manfred Müller, a PhD and business advisor who brings extensive executive experience from tenure at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.

Cecilia Sunnevång, Autoliv’s Vice President of Research and Early Innovation, noted that the board is designed to challenge internal assumptions regarding injury biomechanics and automation. By bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial application, the advisory group assists the company in refining its long-term innovation priorities. Autoliv, which reported $10.8 billion in sales for 2025, continues to leverage this external expertise to support its stated goal of saving more lives through advanced protective systems.