Dish CEO Carlson to resign

In a regulatory filing, DISH Network (DISH) disclosed that on November 3, Mr. W. Erik Carlson notified DISH Network Corporation that he intends to resign as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 12. Carlson will remain on the board of directors of DISH through the closing of the previously announced merger between DISH and EchoStar Corporation (SATS). “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,” the filing stated.