EchoStar CLO Dean Manson resigns after 26 years; Jeffrey Blum named acting successor

Filed June 25, 2026 · Period ending June 23, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Dean Manson resigned as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary effective June 26, 2026, after 26 years with EchoStar and Hughes Network Systems, citing a planned career break. He will remain as Senior Advisor during the transition.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Jeffrey Blum, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs since 2005, appointed Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →