Augustin Escobar: About the Siemens CEO That Died In Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure of Siemens Mobility Agustin Escobar, along with his family and the pilot, were identified as the victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash. Learn more about the late businessman below.
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Aviation tragedy struck once again—this time in New York—when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025. On board were Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure of Siemens Mobility Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, three children believed to be their kids, and the pilot. All six occupants lost their lives.
While the cause of the crash has yet to be determined, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch told CBS News, “NYPD units from aviation, harbor, scuba and patrol all responded, with our first units arriving at the site within minutes. Our NYPD divers entered the water, along with rescue personnel from FDNY, Port Authority and various New Jersey agencies.”
She added, “NYPD divers pulled four people from the crash site, and FDNY divers recovered an additional two. Immediate lifesaving measures were undertaken on the vessels on the scene as well as the adjoining pier. Four victims were pronounced dead on scene, and two more were removed to local area hospitals, where sadly both succumbed to their injuries.”
Following the crash, Siemens released a statement to The Independent, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all their loved ones.”
Who Was Agustin Escobar?
Agustin Escobar began working at Siemens in 1998 as Head of Sales and Project Management for Power Automations in Madrid, Spain, a role he held until 2004. Over the years, he advanced through several leadership positions, eventually serving as President and CEO of Siemens Spain from 2022 to 2024. At the time of his death, he was the Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure of Siemens Mobility, based in Berlin, Germany.
Augustin Escobar Worked For Many Of Siemens Teams
In his LinkedIn bio, Escobar wrote, “Over 25 years of international experience in the energy, infrastructure and transportation sectors, leading businesses and teams in United States, South America, Spain and Germany, where I am currently the Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure en Siemens Mobility.”
Merce Camprubi Montal Was Also a Siemens Executive
Agustin’s wife, Merce, also worked for Siemens, serving as Global Commercialization Manager in Barcelona. While it’s unclear how the two met, it’s possible their shared careers at Siemens brought them together.
