Autoliv Expands Research Advisory Board with Public Health and…

Event summary

Autoliv appointed Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board on October 2, 2026.
Draisin is Director of the North American Office and UN Representative at FIA Foundation, and an affiliate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Müller is a Board Member, Advisor, and Business Angel with executive experience at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.
The Research Advisory Board now includes experts from science, public policy, technology, public health, and the automotive industry.

The big picture

Autoliv's move to strengthen its Research Advisory Board with experts from diverse backgrounds reflects the growing complexity of safety challenges in the evolving mobility landscape. The company is positioning itself to lead in automotive safety innovation by leveraging external expertise to connect scientific research with industry and societal trends. This strategic enhancement of its advisory board underscores Autoliv's commitment to expanding knowledge and accelerating innovation in a rapidly changing market.

What we're watching

Safety Innovation: How the addition of public health and automotive executives will shape Autoliv's research agenda and innovation priorities.
Industry Collaboration: Whether the expanded advisory board can effectively bridge gaps between scientific research, industry developments, and societal trends.
Regulatory Alignment: The pace at which Autoliv can integrate policy insights to anticipate and comply with evolving safety regulations.