EchoStar Corporation announced that Dean Manson will step down as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary after 26 years with the company and its subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems. The resignation is effective June 26, 2026. Jeffrey Blum, the company's Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, will assume the role on an acting basis.
Key Details
- Effective Date: Dean Manson's resignation is effective June 26, 2026. He will remain with the company as a Senior Advisor for a transition period before taking a career break.
- Interim Successor: Jeffrey Blum, who has been with EchoStar since 2005, will serve as Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
- Permanent Search: The company is initiating a search for a permanent replacement for the Chief Legal Officer role.