Charter Communications: Chief Commercial Officer Adam Ray to depart, staying in advisory role to Dec. 31
Charter Communications said Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Adam Ray will no longer serve in that role, effective October 12, 2026. He will stay on in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026, and receives severance and equity vesting terms tied to a termination without cause, subject to signing a separation agreement. The change removes a senior commercial executive, but the filing gives no successor or financial impact figures.
Key points
- Adam Ray ceases to serve as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer effective October 12, 2026
- Ray remains employed in a non-executive advisory role through December 31, 2026
- Severance and benefits follow a termination without cause, subject to a separation and release agreement
- Certain restricted stock units and stock options continue to vest over original periods; options exercisable up to 60 months
The filing
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