Agustín Escobar, High Siemens manager and outstanding figure of Spanish business scopehe died Thursday with his wife and three children after crash the helicopter in which they were traveling On the river Hudsonin New York, United States. The accident left a total balance of Six fatal victimsincluding the pilot, as confirmed by the New York mayor Eric Adams.
Since December 2024, Escobar I exercised like Rail Infrastructure Global CEO in Siemens Mobilitybased in Berlinposition that came after an extensive international career. Previously, he held the presidency and general direction of Siemens Spain.
Born in Puertollano In 1975, he graduated as Industrial Engineer by the Pontifical University of Comillas de Madrid (Icai)he obtained a Executive MBA of the IE Business School and a MBA in the University of Alcalá.
He joined Siemens in 1998 and developed his career exclusively within the company, where he accumulated more than 25 years of experience in the sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport.
In 2010 he assumed the International Business Strategy and Development Directorate for North Americacovering USA, Canada and Mesoamerica. Two years later he was appointed CEO of the infrastructure and cities sector in Latin Americafunction that he played for two years before leading the Energy Management Division.
Already in 2018, it agreed to the Executive Directorate of Siemens Mobility Spainand in October 2024 he made the leap to the global structure of the company in the area of Rail Infrastructure.
In his LinkedIn profile, Escobar was defined as an enthusiastic of “the Inovation and digitalization, with sustainability as a central axisas well as the development of high performance equipment to positively transform people and organizations. “
Who was Mercé Camprubí Montal, the wife of Escobar
Next to Escobar, his wife was traveling, Mercé Camprubí Montalalso directive by Siemens Energy, where led the area of Global marketing. She was the granddaughter of the former president of the FC Barcelona, Agustí Montaland great -grandson of Agustí Montal Galabartanother figure that presided over the Catalan club.
Camprubí was part of a family with deep roots in the history of the culé team. His brother, Joan Camprubíhe ran as a candidate in Barcelona’s presidential elections in 2024.
The helicopter transported the couple and their three children when it rushed over the Hudson. The accident caused shock both in Spain as in the international business environment, where Escobar He was widely respected for his leadership and his focus on innovation.
The fatal accident in New York
A serious accident occurred this Thursday in the Manhattan area, in New York, United States. A helicopter lost control and crashed on the Hudson River. At least six people died on board, and two people saved their lives.
The incident occurred around 15.30 to the Water Soul statue in New Jersey, in front of the “Great Apple.” The weather conditions were not optimal, it was cloudy and it was raining. What is known until now is that the helicopter belonged to the company Meridian Helicopters LLC.
New Jersey and New York police officers did the rescue and expert tasks to determine the causes of the accident. So you can see some videos that are circulating on social networks, the helicopter lost control and began to go around until crashing in the Hudson River, parting in two.
Source: Ambito
