· ergen ’ s estimated net worth soared with it, hitting $6. 6 billion on tuesday—up from $3. 6 billion hours earlier. Forbes estimates that charles’ net worth in 2015 is over $20 billion, the majority of it accumulated through his interests in the dish network and echostar, as he owns 52 per cent of dish and echostar shares and holds 88 percent of its total voting power. This significant wealth is largely attributed to his successful career in the telecommunications industry. Charles w ergen is also the chairman, 10% owner of dish network corp and owns about 1,923,075 shares of dish network corp ( dish ) stock worth over $11 million. · so just how rich is charlie ergen ? · explore charles ergen ’ s journey from humble beginnings to billionaire entrepreneur. Details can be seen in charles w ergen s latest holdings summary section. By the end of trading on wednesday, his fortune had more than doubled to $7. 8. Insights on his net worth , family, career, and lasting legacy. Charles william ergen (born ) is an american billionaire businessman, and the co- founder and chairman of dish network and echostar. · charles “charlie” ergen , the co- founder and chairman of dish network and echostar, has experienced a dramatic reversal in his financial fortunes. · as of 2025, charlie ergen ’s current net worth is estimated to be around $11. 5 billion, according to forbes. After reportedly falling off billionaire rankings in late 2023, his net worth has now rebounded—and even doubled—following a high-profile deal. He was ceo of dish network until may 2011, when he was succeeded by joseph clayton.
