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Alberto Ibargüen steps down at Knight Foundation after 18 years

Led the transformation of the Knight brothers’ legacy for a new era, investing over $2.3 billion to support informed, engaged and inclusive communities through journalism, arts, economic development and research.

March 24, 2023
Alberto Ibargüen steps down at Knight Foundation after 18 years

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