Autoliv Inc, the global automotive safety systems firm, has appointed Thomas Jönsson to become its vice president of corporate communications. He will replace Mats Ödman who will retire in 2013 after 18 years with the company. Jönsson is currently vice president of brand and external communications for TeliaSonera, a position he has held since June 2010. Jönsson started his career in communications with Intel Corporation in 1996.