Alberto Ibarguen
Also known as: Knight Foundation
Former President and CEO
Known For
Ibargüen is renowned for channeling Knight Foundation resources into journalism sustainability and digital innovation while elevating Miami Herald publications to top-tier awards during his publishing tenure.
About
Ibargüen led The Miami Herald as publisher, guiding it to three Pulitzer Prizes while boosting El Nuevo Herald to claim Spain's prestigious Ortega y Gasset award, strengthening South Florida's bilingual news landscape. Over nearly two decades at Knight Foundation, he oversaw investments exceeding hundreds of millions in digital media tools, local news sustainability, and arts initiatives that amplified Miami's civic voice. His career path included Peace Corps roles in Venezuela and Colombia, legal work in Hartford, and editorial roles at the Hartford Courant and Newsday before anchoring in Miami. Recently honored with the renamed Alberto Ibargüen Excellence in Journalism Award for his enduring push for news innovation and South Florida ties.
