On January 8, 2019, Autoliv, Inc. announced that Mats Backman notified the company of his intent to resign from his position as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance of the company. Mr. Backman's resignation will be effective no later than the expiration of a six-month notice period, or July 8, 2019, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Christian Hanke, Vice President, Corporate Controller of the company, will serve as the company's Interim Chief Financial Officer after the departure of Mr. Backman while the company completes its search process for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Hanke, age 50, has served as the company's Vice President, Corporate Controller since November 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Hanke served as Vice President Financial Controller - Head of Non-US Accounting Operations and Financial Control of Nasdaq in Stockholm, Sweden from April 2013 to November 2016.