Dinesh C. Paliwal was appointed Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Harman International Industries Inc. in 2008. On his appointment, company founder Sidney Harman said, “I recruited Dinesh Paliwal to become our CEO with high expectations, and he has validated my confidence by bringing remarkable energy and expertise to the company. As I approach my 90th birthday, it is clearly a very good time to endorse Dinesh’s leadership and his outstanding team. I am confident that they will honor the company’s rich history and work effectively to build its future.” In response, Paliwal said, “our company enjoys a rich legacy of innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and personal respect, and we are privileged to serve the leading names in industry and entertainment. I look forward to building upon Dr. Harman’s heritage as we create an even stronger and more successful Harman International.”