José Alberto Suárez, a senior executive at Telemundo, died in a helicopter accident in Samburu County in northeastern Kenya, according to NBCUniversal. Suárez, age 55, served as president and general manager of the broadcaster’s television stations in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers-Naples, Florida. He was among four Americans killed in the crash, which resulted in the deaths of all seven people aboard the aircraft, including the pilot.
NBCUniversal leadership issued a statement expressing condolences and reflecting on Suárez’s contributions to the organization. In their memo to staff, executives described Suárez as a respected leader and valued colleague who was known for his dedication to his teams and the communities served by NBCU’s local stations. They noted his positive demeanor and commitment to the role of local media in people’s lives.
Suárez brought two decades of experience to his position at Telemundo, having held various roles throughout NBCUniversal in multiple markets. His career path included leadership positions at stations in San Antonio, Sacramento, Fresno, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Earlier in his tenure with the company, he worked in creative services and digital media roles at NBC and Telemundo properties in Miami. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, he held news and on-air positions with media outlets across Florida, Ohio and Texas.
Throughout his career, Suárez received recognition for his professional achievements. These honors included a 2019 Lone Star Emmy for overall excellence during his time leading the San Antonio station, as well as Emmy awards from the Suncoast and Cleveland chapters, and multiple awards from the Associated Press. He had been affiliated with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists since 1998.
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