Hamid Akhavan named DISH President and CEO; remains EchoStar CEO

DISH Network CORP

Akhavan became DISH President and CEO effective Nov 13, 2023, replacing Erik Carlson who resigned.
He retains his role as CEO and President of EchoStar; appointment approved by DISH independent committee.
DISH subsidiaries entered a spectrum lease with EchoStar subsidiary; expected revenue ~$198K to $494K.
Compensation sharing agreement: EchoStar pays Akhavan's salary; DISH reimburses post-merger proportionally.
Merger with EchoStar expected to close by year-end, subject to regulatory approvals and conditions.

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Departed

Erik Carlson

President and Chief Executive Officer

DISH Network CORP

Effective: 2023-11-12
Successor: Hamid Akhavan
Filed: November 13, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

Mr. Carlson notified DISH of his intention to resign as President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 12, 2023

Appointed

Hamid Akhavan

President and Chief Executive Officer

DISH Network CORP

Effective: 2023-11-13
Filed: November 13, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On November 9, 2023, DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) appointed Mr. Hamid Akhavan, the current Chief Executive Officer and President of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”), to the additional role of President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 13, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Erik Carlson resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at DISH Network CORP.

Action: resigned
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Mr. Carlson notified DISH of his intention to resign as President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 12, 2023

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Hamid Akhavan was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at DISH Network CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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On November 9, 2023, DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) appointed Mr. Hamid Akhavan, the current Chief Executive Officer and President of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”), to the additional role of President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 13, 2023.

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