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A tragic helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River claimed the lives of five members of a prominent Spanish family, including Agustín Escobar, Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three young children, aged four, five, and eleven, along with the pilot. The family, based in Barcelona but with roots in Puertollano, southern Spain, was on a sightseeing tour when the accident occurred. Both parents held senior roles at Siemens, with Agustín recently appointed CEO of rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility and Mercè serving as a global commercialisation manager, prompting heartfelt condolences from the company.
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal were seasoned professionals with extensive international careers at Siemens, spanning postings in Latin America and the United States. Agustín, who described himself as passionate about transforming teams and organizations, had a 27-year tenure with the company, while Mercè, with 16 years at Siemens, thrived in collaborative global settings. Their professional achievements were matched by their personal warmth, with colleagues remembering Agustín as a devoted and fun-loving family man, deeply admired in both corporate and community circles.
The family’s legacy extended beyond business into the cultural fabric of Barcelona, particularly through Mercè’s ties to FC Barcelona. Her great-grandfather and grandfather both served as presidents of the iconic football club, with her grandfather’s tenure notably marked by the signing of Johan Cruyff in 1973. Mercè’s brother, Joan, had recently been a contender for the club’s presidency, though his campaign lost momentum. The deaths sent shockwaves through Spain, with regional leaders like Emiliano García-Page mourning Agustín, a “favourite son” of Castilla-La Mancha, underscoring the profound loss of a family that left an indelible mark on both global industry and local heritage.
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