Manner will report to EchoStar Executive Vice President of General Counsel and Secretary Dean A. Manson. She has over 20 years of experience as a telecommunications policy and regulatory executive.

“Jennifer has a tremendous understanding of the satellite industry and the broader telecommunications industry. As a policy expert, she’s literally written the book on topics such as spectrum, broadband and emerging technologies,” Manson said in a statement. “Her grasp of the domestic and international communications regulatory structure will be a great asset to EchoStar as we continue to grow our company and expand our product lines.”