STAMFORD, Conn.,
Oct. 10,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications Inc.
(NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Jamal Haughton, a veteran legal executive, has
been named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary, effective November 6. Mr.
Haughton will serve as the Company's chief legal officer, working
with Charter executive leadership to support the Company's
long-term direction and growth. Mr. Haughton succeeds Rick Dykhouse who earlier this year announced
his plans to retire after a distinguished legal career, the last 17
years with Charter. Mr. Dykhouse will remain as Executive
Counsel to President and CEO Chris
Winfrey and to help support the transition.
"Jamal is a proven leader who brings extensive experience
managing high-profile corporate legal matters, as well as
invaluable industry perspective," said Mr. Winfrey, to whom he will
report. "As our industry, network, and technologies continue to
evolve, and the legal intricacies of our business grow increasingly
more complicated, we are fortunate to have Jamal joining us in this
key leadership role."
As General Counsel, Mr. Haughton will serve as head of the
Company's Legal department and will oversee all legal functions
across a broad range of disciplines including corporate,
commercial, transactional, litigation, product, and programming, as
well as regulatory legal matters.
Mr. Haughton said: "I am pleased to be joining Charter at such
an exciting time for the company. I look forward to being part of
this leadership team focused on executing a well-established and
consumer-friendly growth strategy that delivers value to
shareholders, customers, and local communities."
Mr. Haughton will join Charter Communications from MSG
Entertainment where he has been the Executive Vice President,
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Madison Square Garden
Entertainment Corp., a world leader in live entertainment and
sports experiences. As head of the company's legal department, he
oversaw all legal functions, transactional, litigation, and
regulatory matters and has been responsible for MSG Entertainment's
corporate and business legal affairs.
Prior to MSGE, Mr. Haughton served as Senior Vice President and
General Counsel at Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a global
leader in consumer electronics and technology. Mr. Haughton served
as Samsung's chief legal officer for the U.S. from 2016-2021.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Haughton spent 10 years at
Cablevision Systems Corporation, a publicly traded media and
telecommunications company. In his last role at Cablevision as
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant
Secretary, Mr. Haughton provided legal counsel to the Board of
Directors and senior executive management on corporate governance,
public company reporting, corporate finance and major strategic
companywide corporate transactions, including Cablevision's sale to
Altice USA in 2016.
Mr. Haughton began his legal career at Cravath, Swaine &
Moore LLP, where he spent seven years in the firm's Corporate
Practice. Mr. Haughton received his J.D. from Yale Law School and
his B.A. from the University of
Michigan.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV,
Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and
services coupled with special features and applications to enhance
productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities,
Spectrum Enterprise® provides highly customized, fiber-based
solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and
production for the modern media landscape. The company also
distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to
its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information
about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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