Jan Carlson is the President and CEO of Autoliv, Inc., a leading company in automotive safety systems. He took the role on April 1, 2007, after holding various significant positions within the company since 1999, including President of Region Europe...
Jan Carlson is the President and CEO of Autoliv, Inc., a leading company in automotive safety systems. He took the role on April 1, 2007, after holding various significant positions within the company since 1999, including President of Region Europe and Vice President of Engineering. Holding a Master's degree in Physical Engineering from the University of Linkoping in Sweden, Carlson brings a solid engineering background to his role. In 2023, his total compensation was about $3.96 million, which included a salary of $1.30 million. Notably, he received no bonuses that year and his stock options are tied to performance metrics, emphasizing a focus on long-term goals rather than short-term gains. Over the years, his income has seen ups and downs, especially during downturns when bonuses weren’t awarded because company targets weren’t met. He has steadily grown his holdings in Autoliv, with his stock options increasing significantly from $5 million in value in 2019 to about $9.19 million by February 2024. Carlson's leadership reflects a balance of engineering expertise and strategic management in a challenging industry.