Volvo safety guru's goal is zero traffic fatalities; Colleagues praise Ingrid Skogsmo's passion for what she does.(News)

Automotive News Europe,  January, 2007  by Weernink, Wim Oude

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Byline: Wim Oude Weernink

Ingrid Skogsmo is a quiet woman, but she has a dual mission that belies her modest demeanor: reducing the world's 1.2 million annual road deaths and expanding Volvo's leadership in vehicle safety.

Her devotion is one reason why she is the Automotive News Europe 2006 Woman of the Year.

At Volvo, Skogsmo, 45, is the head of the brand's safety center. Officially she is the administrator for 170 people. But in essence, she is the keeper of Volvo's spirit. The core value of the Swedish automaker is safety, and Skogsmo's team works diligently to enhance ...

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