Tetsuo Sekiya

Mr. Sakamoto replaces Mr. Tetsuo Sekiya, who retired from the Autoliv Board at the Meeting. Mr. Sekiya turned 73 earlier this month. He has contributed to establishing Autoliv as a leading automotive safety system supplier, especially in Japan where Autoliv now has a 20% market share and more than 2,000 employees. He has been Chairman, President and CEO of NSK, a global manufacturer of bearings and automotive parts. He presently serves as an advisor to the Board of NSK and the Japan Bearing Industrial Association. Mr. Sekiya has been a member of the Autoliv Board since April 2001. The Board decided to extend a special thanks to Mr. Tetsuo Sekiya for his contribution to Autoliv’s success over the past years, particularly in Japan and with the Japanese vehicle manufacturers globally.