Director M&A – Autoliv

Autoliv is the global leader in automotive safety, committed to saving lives with innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. With a rich history of over 70 years, Autoliv has become a trusted partner to automotive manufacturers worldwide, delivering essential safety products that protect millions of lives every day. As the company continues to navigate the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, they are looking to enhance their growth strategy and drive value creation through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Autoliv is now seeking a dynamic and experienced Director M&A to join their team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s strategic direction by developing and executing M&A and partnership strategies that complement the company’s organic growth efforts. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust M&A pipeline, managing the entire M&A process from due diligence to post-transaction value creation, and collaborating closely with business owners and senior leadership.

Experience & Competence

• Solid experience from Management Consulting firms, Corporate Finance in Audit / financial advisory firms
• Highly preferred that the above is coupled with M&A experience from larger companies
• Solid experience of the M&A / partnership processes, Due Diligence work
• Proven project management capabilities with solid internal / external stakeholder management experience
• Solid international experience is required
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of the commercial vehicle, electrical- and automotive industries and related technologies
• Fluency in English
• Bachelor / Master in a relevant subject

Scope & Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the CEO Office team in running the Autoliv strategy process with particular focus on growth / Mobility Safety Solutions (MSS)
• Group strategy process, focusing on development of the growth agenda
• Development of M&A / partnership strategies (particular focus on MSS)
• M&A / partnership strategy
• M&A / partnership pipeline
• M&A / partnership target identification and evaluation
• M&A / partnership execution
• Manage the due diligence process
• Business-case & valuation support
• Coordinate with business owners and support them in transaction execution
• Project management
• Development of post-transaction valuation creation agenda M&A / partnership post-transaction activities, incl. PMO relating to M&A
• Educate and train business owners on M&A processes’

Overall Goals & Stakeholders

• 100 000 lives saved by 2030 (currently Autoliv saves 35 000 lives annually)
• Create a sizable adjacent business (MSS) generating at least 1 BUSD in annual turnover by organic growth and acquisitions (likely >50% from M&A)
• Secure M&A is an essential part of Autoliv’s growth, both in Core business and new areas e.g. MSS/Society
• Build an M&A engine, execute 5-10 deals per year. Start with smaller transactions
• Director M&A will also be the flag-bearer for M&A in the group, educating the broader team (business-owners, broader organization about the M&A process / how to manage M&A & partnership transactions – pre-& post-deal)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with MSS and MSS business owners to facilitate smooth transaction execution and integration
• Regularly interact with the Board of Directors, M&A Board (in particular CEO & CFO), and EMT (Executive Management Team) and Mobility Safety Solutions (MSS) Board, to align on strategic goals and progress
• Act as a liaison between Autoliv and external advisors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Develop and build solid M&A funnel connected to Autoliv’s strategy (including for different areas Commercial Vehicles, Pyro Safety switches, etc

Career Development

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects and drive significant business growth
• Potential for advancement to senior leadership roles within the organization
• Access to professional development programs and training

Placement: Stockholm

Reporting to: Alexander Campbell-Wilson VP Business Development (and dotted line to Per Lindeberg VP MSS)

Start: Q4 2024 or sooner

Travel: 2-3 trips per quarter, more during transactions