ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network Corp.
today announced that Chairman Charlie
Ergen has relinquished his post as Chief Executive Officer
to devote more attention to the company's emerging wireless
business. The company promoted Erik
Carlson to President and CEO from his prior role as
President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Carlson will continue
to report to Ergen.
Under Carlson's leadership, the company will assume a group
structure to more effectively organize the company's operational
and staff leadership to support DISH TV, Sling TV and the company's
wireless business.
"With more than 20 years' experience at DISH, Erik brings a
complete understanding of the business opportunities both DISH TV
and Sling TV possess," said Ergen. "I have every confidence that
under Erik's leadership our new organizational structure will
deliver value for DISH TV and Sling TV and will aid our entry into
wireless."
Executives reporting to Carlson include:
- Brian Neylon, who will serve as
executive vice president (EVP), Group President, DISH TV. Formerly
EVP, Customer Acquisition and Retention, Neylon will have
accountability for all aspects of the DISH TV group's strategy and
performance. Neylon will retain oversight of the company's Customer
Acquisition and Retention departments.
To download a photo of Brian
Neylon, click here.
- Warren Schlichting, who will
serve as EVP, Group President, Sling TV. Formerly EVP, Marketing,
Programming and Media Sales, Schlichting will have accountability
for all aspects of the Sling TV group's strategy and performance.
Schlichting will retain oversight of the DISH Media Sales and
Programming departments.
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Schlichting, click here.
- EVP John Swieringa, who succeeds Carlson as COO for DISH. In
this capacity, Swieringa will oversee all operational departments
supporting the company's DISH TV, Sling TV and Wireless groups,
including the company's customer support centers, its in-home
installation workforce and the company's IT department.
To download a photo of John
Swieringa, click here.
- EVP and Chief Technology Officer Vivek
Khemka, who joins Carlson's leadership team. Khemka's DISH
Technologies organization supports DISH TV, Sling TV, and the
wireless business. The organization is responsible for
technology strategy, product management, engineering, product
development, supply chain management, broadcast operations and OTT
delivery.
To download a photo of Vivek
Khemka, click here.
In addition to restructuring the current executive team, the
company has appointed Walmart veteran and human resources executive
David Scott to the role of Chief
Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Scott will serve DISH as an EVP and
will join DISH's management committee in February, reporting to
Carlson.
Tim Messner, EVP and General
Counsel; Steve Swain, senior vice
president (SVP) and Chief Financial Officer; and Robert Toevs, VP, Corporate Communications, will
report to Carlson.
In addition to Carlson, Ergen's direct reports will include
Tom Cullen, EVP, Corporate
Development; Bernie Han, EVP,
Strategic Planning; and Jeff Blum,
SVP, Public Policy and Government Affairs.
About Erik Carlson:
Erik Carlson is DISH's President
and CEO, overseeing all aspects of the company's DISH TV and Sling
TV businesses.
A DISH veteran since 1995, Erik has held numerous roles
throughout the company. Most recently, he served as President and
COO. In this role, he oversaw the company's day-to-day operations
including Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology,
Media Sales, Marketing, Programming, Product Management, Customer
Acquisition and Retention, Finance, and Accounting.
Prior to that, Erik managed DISH's In-Home Services,
Customer Service Centers, Customer Billing, and Information
Technology organizations, as well as Manufacturing, which consists
of equipment retrieval and refurbishment operations. Erik also
served as SVP of Retail Services and Sales, where he managed the
company's indirect sales operations.
Erik received his undergraduate degree from Bradley University.
To download a photo of Erik
Carlson, click here.
About David Scott:
David Scott comes to DISH after a
20-year career with Walmart. Across his career, he has been
responsible for the recruiting, training, education and
compensation programs serving the retailer's now 1.4 million-strong
U.S. workforce. His most recent assignment with the retail giant
has been SVP of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness. Scott
started with the Bentonville,
Arkansas retailer as an assistant store manager after
graduating from the University of
Florida in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration.
"David is a rare executive that possesses the type of
entrepreneurial DNA we cherish at DISH and has a passion for
employee advocacy and development," said Carlson. "We share the
belief that human resources should serve not just as a corporate
function, but as a strategic asset to the business."
To download a photo of David
Scott, click here.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980,
DISH has served as the disruptive force in the pay-TV
industry, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers.
Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television
entertainment and award-winning technology to millions
of customers with its satellite DISH TV and
streaming Sling TV services. DISH operates a national in-home
installation workforce, as well as an advertising sales group
delivering targeted advertising solutions on DISH TV and Sling
TV. In addition to its TV services, DISH has commenced
buildout of a nationwide narrowband "Internet of Things" network
that will apply capacity from its strategic spectrum
portfolio. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a
Fortune 200 company.
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www.dish.com
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www.sling.com
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