Management ChangeJul 7, 2026, 09:07 AM
EchoStar CEO of Capital & Hughes Resigns; Charles Ergen Takes Over
AI Summary
EchoStar announced that Hamid Akhavan, Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar Capital and President and CEO of Hughes, resigned from all his positions with the company and Hughes, effective immediately. His departure followed discussions with the Board regarding a change in strategic direction. Charles W. Ergen will take over Akhavan's responsibilities as Principal Executive Officer of Hughes, and Akhavan will consult through December 31, 2026, for an orderly transition. Additionally, EchoStar Capital will be folded into Corporate Development, led by Thomas A. Cullen.
Key Highlights
- Hamid Akhavan resigned as CEO of EchoStar Capital, President and CEO of Hughes, and from both boards, effective immediately.
- Akhavan's resignation followed discussions with the Board regarding a change of strategic direction.
- He will be available to consult with the Company and Hughes through December 31, 2026, for an orderly transition.
- Charles W. Ergen will assume Akhavan's responsibilities as Principal Executive Officer of Hughes.
- Akhavan's Letter Agreement will be modified to accelerate the vesting of outstanding options previously scheduled for December 31, 2026.
- EchoStar Capital will be integrated into Corporate Development, led by Executive Vice President Thomas A. Cullen.
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