Charles Ergen
Founder at DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 078 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Charles William Ergen is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded DISH Network Corp., EchoStar Corp., CONX Corp. and Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association and who has been at the helm of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Ergen holds the position of Executive Chairman at DISH Network Corp., Chairman for DISH DBS Corp. (a subsidiary of DISH Network Corp.), Executive Chairman of EchoStar Corp., Chairman for Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. (a subsidiary of EchoStar Corp.) and Chairman at CONX Corp. Mr. Ergen is also on the board of Tarana Wireless, Inc., EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd. and Sawatch Ltd. Mr. Ergen received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from Wake Forest School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
100.00% | 2024-03-31 | 131,348,468 ( 100.00% ) | 1 872 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION CLASS A
10.34% | 2024-03-31 | 14,492,847 ( 10.34% ) | 207 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
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Charles Ergen active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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DISH NETWORK CORPORATION | Founder | 1979-12-31 |
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | Founder | 1979-12-31 |
CONX CORP. | Founder | 2020-08-25 |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of satellite operations, video delivery solutions, and broadband satellite technologies and services in North, South, and Central America. It operates through the following segments: Hughes, EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS), and Corporate and Other. The Hughes segment offers broadband satellite technologies and broadband internet products and services to consumer customers. The ESS segment leases satellite services on a full-time and occasional-use basis to U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers, and private enterprise customers. The Corporate and Other segment consists of corporate departments and other activities. The company was founded in March 2011 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Chairman | - |
DISH DBS Corp.
DISH DBS Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DISH DBS Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in providing subscription television services. It operates through the DISH branded pay-TV service. The firm generates revenue primarily by providing pay-TV programming services to its subscribers. It also generate revenue from pay-TV equipment rental fees and other hardware related fees, including fees for DVRs, equipment upgrade fees and additional outlet fees from subscribers with receivers with multiple tuners; advertising services; and fees earned from its in-home service operations. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Chairman | - |
EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd.
EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of EchoStar Corp., EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd. is a satellite-based radio and television broadcasting company. The private company is based in Milton Keynes, UK and was founded in 1999. | Director/Board Member | 1999-08-05 |
Tarana Wireless, Inc.
Tarana Wireless, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Tarana Wireless, Inc. provides non-line-of-sight wireless transport solutions. It offers viable wireless alternative to expensive last-mile fiber in radio backhaul, fiber extension, and fixed access applications. The company was founded by Kevin Jones, Rabin Patra, Omar Bakr, Dale Branlund and Sergiu Nedevschi in 2009 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-20 |
Sawatch Ltd.
Sawatch Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of EchoStar Corp., Sawatch Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. Sawatch was founded in 2013. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-11 |
Former positions of Charles Ergen
Companies | Position | End |
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Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association | Founder | - |
Training of Charles Ergen
University of Tennessee | Undergraduate Degree |
Wake Forest School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | Communications |
CONX CORP. | Finance |
Private companies | 7 |
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DISH Network Corp.
DISH Network Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DISH Network Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of pay-tv services. It operates through the Pay-TV and Wireless segments. The Pay-TV segment operates under the DISH brand and Sling brand. The Wireless segment refers to the wireless spectrum licenses and related assets. The company was founded by Charles William Ergen, Cantey M. Ergen and James DeFranco in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Consumer Services |
DISH DBS Corp.
DISH DBS Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DISH DBS Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in providing subscription television services. It operates through the DISH branded pay-TV service. The firm generates revenue primarily by providing pay-TV programming services to its subscribers. It also generate revenue from pay-TV equipment rental fees and other hardware related fees, including fees for DVRs, equipment upgrade fees and additional outlet fees from subscribers with receivers with multiple tuners; advertising services; and fees earned from its in-home service operations. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Consumer Services |
Tarana Wireless, Inc.
Tarana Wireless, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Tarana Wireless, Inc. provides non-line-of-sight wireless transport solutions. It offers viable wireless alternative to expensive last-mile fiber in radio backhaul, fiber extension, and fixed access applications. The company was founded by Kevin Jones, Rabin Patra, Omar Bakr, Dale Branlund and Sergiu Nedevschi in 2009 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Finance |
EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd.
EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of EchoStar Corp., EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd. is a satellite-based radio and television broadcasting company. The private company is based in Milton Keynes, UK and was founded in 1999. | Electronic Technology |
Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of satellite operations, video delivery solutions, and broadband satellite technologies and services in North, South, and Central America. It operates through the following segments: Hughes, EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS), and Corporate and Other. The Hughes segment offers broadband satellite technologies and broadband internet products and services to consumer customers. The ESS segment leases satellite services on a full-time and occasional-use basis to U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers, and private enterprise customers. The Corporate and Other segment consists of corporate departments and other activities. The company was founded in March 2011 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Communications |
Sawatch Ltd.
Sawatch Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of EchoStar Corp., Sawatch Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. Sawatch was founded in 2013. | Finance |
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