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Charlie Ergen Quotes

born 1953 United States

Charles William "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. Ergen owns 52 percent of Dish and Echostar shares and holds 88 percent of its total voting power.

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Also known as: Charlie Ergan

Random Charlie Ergen quote

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We have said all along that we think we need strategic partnerships to achieve our goals. We won't be successful as a lone wolf out there. We're not that good.

We're not afraid of change. Most companies, when they become successful, resist change no matter what. I believe it's less risky, long-term, to embrace change.

I think we really have to stand for something. I think we give the customer better value.

Interview with CNBC's David Faber (2015)

The world is changing.... I don't, as a consumer, want advertising that's not relevant. If we're going to take a side let's take the side of the consumer.

Interview with CNBC's Julia Boostin (1995)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Charlie Ergen (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.