STAMFORD, Conn. — Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Joe Yates has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Internal Audit. Mr. Yates will report directly to the Audit Committee of Charter's Board of Directors and administratively to Charter CFO, Jessica Fischer. He will lead all internal audit activities and oversee Charter's payment card industry and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance programs, as well as fraud-oriented investigations. Mr. Yates, who will be based in St. Louis, succeeds Frank Faist who announced he will retire in early 2025 after leading Internal Audit for 16 years.

"Joe's leadership and significant experience across Finance, Internal Audit and Risk Management make him the right choice for this key role," said Fischer. "During Frank's tenure, he built deep relationships across Charter and grew a skilled team that adds value to the business, reduces our operational risk, and works to continuously enhance our controls. I want to thank him for the important work he has done and for ensuring a smooth transition."

Mr. Yates most recently served as Group Vice President of Financial Accounting responsible for all financial accounting functions and monthly financial statement close procedures. Prior to that he was Vice President Accounting and Integration overseeing all accounting integration efforts for Charter's 2016 transactions with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. During a stint in Field Operations, he served as Associate General Manager for Charter's Missouri and Illinois operations. In addition, he served as Vice President of Audit Services and Deputy Compliance Officer from 2006 to 2011 and before that as Director and Manager as Financial Reporting. Prior to joining Charter in 2003, Mr. Yates held audit positions at Ernst and Young and Arthur Andersen in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Yates is a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.S. in Accountancy from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.

About Charter

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to more than 58 million homes and businesses in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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