Warren Schlichting

Executive Vice President and Group President
Sling TV

Picture of Warren SchlichtingAs Group President of Sling TV, Warren oversees all aspects of the Sling TV business including strategy and performance. Additionally, Warren oversees the acquisition and renewal of all programming content for DISH TV and Sling TV, and advertising sales for both groups.

Previously, Warren served as DISH's Executive Vice President of Marketing, Programming and Media Sales. Prior to joining DISH in 2011, Warren led Comcast's advanced advertising efforts on multiple media and ad delivery platforms including broadband, interactive television and video-on-demand. Before arriving at Comcast, he was CEO of Hiwire and served in executive positions for Morgan Stanley and the William E. Simon private equity group.

Warren has received numerous accolades for his successful career in the pay-TV industry, including CableFAX's Top 100 Power Players, the publication's Most Innovative People in Multiscreen and Cable Advertising Bureau's President's awards.

Warren has been a frequent guest speaker and panelist on the topics of advanced television and the future of video at conferences and industry events throughout the country. He has served on several boards, including the IAB and the International Radio & Television Society, a group dedicated to increasing diversity in the media industry.

Warren graduated with a degree in Economics from Harvard University, and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as fly fishing, hunting, hiking and mountain biking.

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