DISH Network Names Clayton President & CEO

ENGLEWOOD: Joseph Clayton has been appointed president and CEO of DISH Network, as well as a member of the board of directors, effective June 20.

Prior to his new role, Clayton served as chairman of Sirius Satellite Radio from 2004 to 2008, and was CEO from 2001 to 2004. Previous to Sirius, Clayton was president of Global Crossing for North America and president and CEO of Frontier Corporation.

"Joe is a 38-year veteran of the consumer electronics, telecommunications and satellite communications industries and I am pleased to have him lead DISH Network as president and CEO," said Charles Ergen, who formerly held the positions of president and CEO. "Joe brings an enormous amount of executive-level experience in the satellite and consumer electronics industries, including positions at RCA, General Electric and Thomson, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to deliver video entertainment into the future."

Clayton continued: "I am very excited to take on this new challenge. My working relationship with Charlie spans nearly 20 years, and I look forward to building on DISH Network’s legacy of innovation and value in TV entertainment."