Managing Director – Motorcycle & Bike Business

We are launching a new venture within Autoliv to redefine safety for Motorcycle and Bike mobility — and we’re looking for a technology-driven, intrapreneurial leader to take the helm.

As Managing Director of the Motorcycle & Bike (M&B) business, you will be responsible for building this greenfield business from the ground up. With full P&L ownership, you will lead strategy, product innovation, commercial development, customer satisfaction and operational execution — shaping a scalable, high-impact business aligned with Autoliv’s purpose of saving lives.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines deep technical understanding, strong customer orientation, and the ability to translate vision into action in a global matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision and Execution: Define and execute the strategy for Autoliv’s M&B business, transforming safety for motorcycles and bikes through smart, tech-enabled solutions both as a component supplier and system integrator.
• Drive Product and Technology Development: Steer a focused, fast-paced roadmap in close collaboration with RDE/Incubation, Divisions, and external partners to bring innovation to market quickly and reliably.
• Shape the Customer Landscape: Engage with global motorcycle OEMs, rider gear manufacturers, and technology partners to define needs, co-develop solutions, and establish strong commercial traction.
• Build the Organization: Establish a lean, agile team and operating model suitable for growth. Foster a culture of speed, ownership, and technical excellence.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Establish lean and scalable operations from the ground up. Drive disciplined execution across development, industrialization, quality, and cost — with a clear focus on speed, adaptability, and resource efficiency typical of a startup environment without compromising on quality.
• Integrate Within the Ecosystem: Navigate Autoliv’s global network to align support functions, leverage existing capabilities, and maintain strategic alignment across MSS, RDE/Incubation and Divisions.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong background in engineering, product development, or program management, ideally with global experience in the mobility or technology space.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, build from a blank sheet, and build from concept to industrialization.
• Strategic and Business mindset with strong analytical capability and a practical bias for action.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and an ability to translate technical value into commercial impact.
• Familiarity with Autoliv’s processes and structures or equivalent experience from Tier 1 Automotive supplier, is a strong asset.
• Proven experience from the motorcycle, bike, or micro-mobility sectors, with a solid understanding of market dynamics, safety needs, and product requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in a startup or high-growth business environment, with the ability to operate in ambiguity, build operations, and drive entrepreneurial execution.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills such as such as Japanese or Italian is considered an asset.
  
  

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to create and lead a business from inception — within a mission-driven global leader.
• High visibility and impact, with executive sponsorship and full strategic backing.
• A platform to combine technology leadership with entrepreneurial execution.
• A dynamic, international environment with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.
  
  

Join us in shaping the future of two-wheeler safety — where innovation meets purpose.