Enesco Names New Vice President/Controller; Thompson to Lead EVA Implementation Efforts.

ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999--

Robert E. Thompson has been named vice president/controller for Enesco Corporation, a leader in the gift and collectibles industry.

In his new position, Thompson will oversee all financial reporting activities for Enesco's U. S. operations and will manage a staff of more than 30. His responsibilities include spearheading the Company's EVA efforts. Thompson, who reports to Enesco CFO Allan Keirstead, also will serve as a member of Enesco's executive management committee.

"Bob's in-depth corporate finance background and familiarity with EVA will prove to be instrumental as we continue to focus on enhancing shareholder value," said Enesco president and CEO Jeff Hutsell.

Thompson joins Enesco with more than 25 years of accounting, financial planning, information systems, risk management and finance experience. Most recently, he was vice president/finance for USN Communications. He previously held senior finance management positions with Terra Industries and Ameritech Corporation and served as an audit manager with Deloitte and Touche. A certified public accountant, Thompson holds a masters of business administration from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in accountancy from Northern Illinois University.

Enesco Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enesco Group, Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Exchange under the symbol "ENC." A leader in the gift and collectibles industry for more than 40 years, Enesco generates annual sales of nearly $450 million. The Company offers more than 10,000 gift, collectible and home accent items, including the Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies, Kim Anderson's Pretty as a Picture, Mary Engelbreit, David Winter Cottages brands and many others.