Autoliv appoints new president of Passive Safety
Mikael Bratt has spent almost 30 years with the Volvo Group and is currently employed at Volvo Group as EVP Group Trucks Operations and is a member of the group executive management team.
Autoliv Inc, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed Mikael Bratt as president of its Passive Safety business.
Mikael Bratt will assume his position with Autoliv during the first half of 2016. Mikael Bratt has spent almost 30 years with the Volvo Group and is currently employed at Volvo Group as EVP Group Trucks Operations and is a member of the group executive management team. Prior to his current position, he served as Chief Financial Officer of the Volvo Group. In his current position, he manages a team of 35,000 people, 50 factories, 60 distribution centres and an annual turnover of approximately 18 BUSD.
As previously announced, George Chang, current president of Passive Safety, has decided to leave Autoliv to pursue other activities outside the automotive sector. To assist in the transition, he will remain in his current position until his successor joins Autoliv during the first half of 2016.
“I would like to welcome Mikael Bratt to Autoliv, his long industry experience from both financial and operational positions will add value and be important to Autoliv's next development phase,” said Jan Carlson, chairman, President and CEO, Autoliv.
RELATED ARTICLES
Isuzu unveils D-Max EV at 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show
Revealed at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, the Isuzu -Max EV is the first fully electric commercial pic...
Hyundai unveils next−gen highly efficient hybrid system
The next-gen hybrid system is claimed to offer 45% better fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared with ICE powertrai...
Horse Powertrain reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars
Engine-making joint venture of Geely and the Renault Group announces new hybrid powertrain that fits into the same space...