New Delhi, April 15, 2009: Escorts today announced the appointment of Mr. Kanwal Kishore Vij as the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of Escorts Construction Equipment Business (ECEL). A mechanical engineer having studied advanced courses in Marketing and Management from Harvard, IIM Ahmedabad and Manila, Mr Vij has over 26 years of experience in the Automobile/Engineering industry. In his previous assignment, Mr Vij was the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Vege Intermotor B.V. Netherlands. He started his career with Eicher Group as Graduate Engineer Trainee and in the span of 26 years with them he was Director Marketing for Eicher Tractors. He has worked with leading companies including Eicher Group, Baxy Motors (Div. of Continental Engines Ltd.) and Vege Intermotor B.V. Netherlands. On his appointment, Mr. Rajan Nanda - Chairman of Escorts said, "With continued significant focus being laid on infrastructure and construction industry in the country, we have a great opportunity on our hands. Mr. Vij’s rich experience in successfully driving business growth in automobile sector, civil engineering and engine design will help us further improve our competitive advantage. We have confidence of Mr. Vij being an effective leader who will optimize the business performance of our construction company and its future.” For further information contact: Ms Rashi Jain Torque Communications Mobile: 9899044626 Tel:95-120-4243843-49