Michael T. Dugan has been at the helm of EchoStar Corporation since November 17, 2009. He came into the role after serving as a senior advisor since the company's spin-off from DISH Network in 2008. Throughout his career, he held...

Michael T. Dugan has been at the helm of EchoStar Corporation since November 17, 2009. He came into the role after serving as a senior advisor since the company's spin-off from DISH Network in 2008. Throughout his career, he held various leadership positions at DISH Network, including President and Chief Operating Officer. Dugan has been influential in guiding EchoStar’s strategic direction, tapping into his extensive experience in management. Notably, in 2015, Dugan saw a staggering increase in his total compensation due to a significant equity stake vesting, which brought his total earnings to about $5.9 million that year. In 2022, after over a decade of leadership, he stepped down as CEO but remains on the board. His steady hand has been a guiding force as EchoStar navigates the competitive satellite communications landscape, where performance metrics like revenue growth and EBITDA remain critical for long-term success.