Charlie Ergen
Charles William Ergen better known as Charlie Ergen (born March 1, 1953) is an American businessman and is the co-founder and current Chairman of the Board, and former President and CEO of Dish Network and EchoStar Communications Corporation. He stepped down as CEO in May 2011. He remains Chairman of the Board of both companies. Ergen owns 52 per cent of Dish and Echostar shares and holds 88 percent of its total voting power.