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Posted 06 November, 2023

DISH Network CORP appointed Mr. Hamid Akhavan as new CEO

Nasdaq:DISH appointed new Chief Executive Officer Mr. Hamid Akhavan in a 8-K filed on 06 November, 2023.


  DISH intends to work with EchoStar to appoint Mr. Hamid Akhavan, the current Chief Executive Officer and President of EchoStar, to the additional post of President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 13, 2023.  

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Overview of DISH Network CORP
Media/Entertainment • Broadcasting
Amala Foods Plc engages in the operation of online restaurant reservation platform and mobile application under BigDish brand. It operates through the following geographical segments: Jersey, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and the United Kingdom. The company was founded by Aidan Bishop on April 11, 2016 and is headquartered in St. Helier, the United Kingdom.
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Relevant filing section
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.


On November 3, 2023, Mr. W. Erik Carlson notified DISH Network Corporation ("DISH") that he intends to resign as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 12, 2023. Mr. Carlson will remain on the board of directors of DISH through the closing of the previously announced merger (the "Merger") between DISH and EchoStar Corporation ("EchoStar"). Mr. Carlson is not resigning due to any disagreement with the board of directors or management of DISH.


DISH intends to work with EchoStar to appoint Mr. Hamid Akhavan, the current Chief Executive Officer and President of EchoStar, to the additional post of President and Chief Executive Officer of DISH effective as of November 13, 2023. Mr. Akhavan's appointment will be subject to the approvals of the DISH board of directors and the EchoStar board of directors. DISH intends to make further disclosure following receipt of such approvals.


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