Daniel A. Ninivaggi Elected President of Icahn Enterprises L.P.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NYSE: IEP) today announced that its general partner, Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., has elected Daniel A. Ninivaggi, as the company's President, effective April 1, 2010.  Ninivaggi will also serve as President of the general partner and certain other affiliated companies.  

As President of Icahn Enterprises L.P., Ninivaggi will oversee the company's portfolio company operations and, working with other members of senior management, develop strategies for enhancing the value of the company's core businesses.  He will also work with a team on identifying, acquiring and developing undervalued businesses or assets.

In commenting on Ninivaggi's appointment, Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc. stated, "I have known Dan for a number of years and have always been impressed by his intelligence, ability and work ethic. I believe he will be a great addition to the IEP team and look forward to working with him."

Speaking about his appointment, Ninivaggi commented, "I'm excited to work with Carl and the other members of the Icahn organization to realize the full potential of the businesses of Icahn Enterprises L.P. and its portfolio companies. I believe there are excellent opportunities to grow the company's existing operations, identify new operating platforms and enhance shareholder value."

Ninivaggi previously served as Executive Vice President of Lear Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems.  Prior to that, Ninivaggi was a Partner at the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.  Ninivaggi also serves as a director of CIT Group Inc.

Ninivaggi received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and a law degree from Stanford Law School.

Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NYSE: IEP), a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment Management, Automotive, Metals, Real Estate, Home Fashion, Railcar and Food/Packaging.

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