DISH announced this week that Dave Mayo will join the company as EVP, Network Development while Jeff Blum has been promoted to EVP, External and Legislative Affairs.
As EVP, Network Development, Mayo is responsible for DISH’s wireless buildout strategy and execution of the company’s deployment of the nation’s first standalone 5G network. He joined DISH June 1, bringing more than 25 years of wireless industry experience spanning network strategy, planning and implementation, development, financial analysis, operations, strategic transactions, vendor management and most recently, 5G, IoT and fixed wireless. Prior to coming to DISH, Mayo served briefly as T-Mobile’s Senior Vice President – 5G & IOT Business Chief. He reports to DISH Co-Founder and Chairman Charlie Ergen.
Blum has been with DISH for nearly 15 years and oversees state and federal government relations from the company’s Washington, D.C. office. He has played a role in DISH’s wireless journey, from spectrum acquisitions and regulatory affairs to his most recent work with the Department of Justice and FCC related to DISH’s role in the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile.
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