SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2011
Charter Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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001-33664
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43-1857213
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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12405 Powerscourt Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(314) 965-0555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On March 15, 2011, Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Marwan Fawaz, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Chief Technology Officer would leave his employment with the Company, effective March 25, 2011. The press release announcing Mr. Fawaz’s resignation is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Description
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Press release announcing Mr. Fawaz's resignation March 15, 2011.*
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* filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Charter Communications, Inc. has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: March 16, 2011
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By:/s/ Kevin D. Howard
Name: Kevin D. Howard
Title: Senior Vice President-Finance, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press release announcing Mr. Fawaz's resignation March 15, 2011.*
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* filed herewith
Exhibit 99.1
NEWSFor Release March 15, 2011
Charter Appoints Don Detampel to Lead
Product and Technology Teams
St. Louis, MO – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Don Detampel has been named Executive Vice President, Technology and President, Commercial Services.
Detampel, who joined Charter as Executive Vice President and President, Commercial Services in October 2010 to lead Charter’s aggressive commercial growth initiatives, is taking on additional responsibilities for product development, network operations, engineering and information technology upon the resignation of Marwan Fawaz. Fawaz, who has served in a variety of engineering, technology and operations senior leadership positions with Charter since 2006, is leaving the Company March 25, 2011 to pursue other opportunities.
Well known industry technologist Chris Bowick, who served as Cox Communications’ Chief Technology Officer for more than 8 years, will provide advisory services as Charter’s interim Chief Technology Officer during a transition period.
“Marwan was instrumental in developing Charter’s next generation strategy and launching DOCSIS 3.0 and switched digital video across the majority of our footprint to deliver enhanced products and services to our customers,” said Mike Lovett, Charter’s President and CEO. “With significant speed advantages, deployment of the first phase of next generation TV on the horizon and expanded commercial services capabilities, Charter is creating momentum. On behalf of the leadership team, I thank Marwan for his many contributions to Charter’s successes.”
“This is an exciting time for Charter, and I look forward to taking the services we offer to both our residential and commercial customers to the next level,” said Detampel. “I am also pleased with the progress we have made in capturing the commercial services opportunity and am looking forward to continuing that momentum.”
About Charter
Charter is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TVTM video entertainment programming, Charter InternetTM access, and Charter PhoneTM. Charter Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business
Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at charter.com.
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