Autoliv Inc., a global provider in automotive safety systems, announced that George Chang, current president of Autoliv’s Passive Safety business segment, has decided to leave Autoliv, after 16 years with the company.

Chang has decided to leave Autoliv to pursue other activities outside the automotive sector. He intends to remain in his current position until his successor joins Autoliv to assist in the transition. Autoliv expects the successor to the role of president of Passive Safety to be announced shortly.

“George Chang joined Autoliv in 1999 in a purchasing role, he later assumed positions as head of the company’s Asia Pacific and China operations. I respect George’s decision to take a different path in life, and I would like to direct my warm thanks and well wishes to him,” said Jan Carlson, chairman, CEO and president, Autoliv.