Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) has disclosed that Joachim Rosenberg, one of its Non-Executive Directors, has been appointed as an independent director of Autoliv, Inc., the NYSE and Stockholm-listed automotive safety supplier, with effect from 10 November 2026. The announcement was made on 11 November 2026 in compliance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2), which requires listed companies to declare external directorships held by board members. For Johnson Matthey investors, the disclosure confirms a new external commitment for a sitting Non-Executive Director, a matter of routine governance transparency under the UK's listing regime.

Key Points

  • Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT), listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • Non-Executive Director Joachim Rosenberg appointed as independent director of Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; SSE: ALIVsdb) from 10 November 2026
  • Disclosure made under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2); no financial terms or remuneration details were disclosed in the announcement
  • Investors may watch for any future board commentary on director capacity or independence considerations at Johnson Matthey

Joachim Rosenberg Joins Autoliv Board as Independent Director from 10 November 2026

The announcement confirms that Joachim Rosenberg accepted a seat on the board of Autoliv, Inc., a global manufacturer of automotive safety systems dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Stockholm Stock Exchange. His appointment took effect on 10 November 2026, one day before Johnson Matthey made the formal public declaration. Autoliv operates in a sector — automotive safety technology — that is adjacent to some of Johnson Matthey's own clean air and advanced materials activities, though the announcement draws no operational connection between the two companies. No remuneration details relating to the Autoliv role were disclosed.

UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2) Triggers Johnson Matthey's Mandatory Director Declaration

Johnson Matthey's disclosure is a regulatory obligation rather than a voluntary update. Under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2), premium and standard listed companies must notify the market when a director takes on a significant external role. The rule is designed to support transparency around potential conflicts of interest and time commitments at board level. Johnson Matthey, registered in England and Wales under company number 00033774, made the announcement through the Regulatory News Service on 11 November 2026. Enquiries were directed to General Counsel and Company Secretary Simon Price, and Head of Investor Relations Louise Curran.

What the External Appointment Means for Johnson Matthey's Board Composition

Rosenberg's new role adds an external directorship to his existing responsibilities as a Non-Executive Director at Johnson Matthey, the FTSE-listed specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies group. Johnson Matthey's board and nomination committee will typically assess whether such external appointments remain compatible with a director's duties and independence. The announcement contains no indication that Johnson Matthey's board considers the appointment to present any conflict or capacity concern. No changes to Rosenberg's status or responsibilities at Johnson Matthey were announced alongside the declaration.