03 February 2025 / Company news

Scope Foundation: Horst Köhler – Condolences

It is with great sadness that the Scope Foundation has learnt of the passing away of Horst Köhler, Former President of Germany and member of the Scope Foundation’s Honorary Board. The Foundation extends its deepest sympathies to his family.

With Horst Köhler the Foundation and the entire Scope Group have lost a highly cherished supporter and advisor.

“Horst Köhler was an uncompromising defender of the European idea and an enthusiastic advocate of the European rating agency. My utmost admiration goes to his work as an economist and as President of Germany. His determination, strategic foresight as well as his warm manner impressed me time and again,” said Florian Schoeller, Founder and Chief Executive of Scope Group.

Gerd Häusler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said: “Horst Köhler and I have enjoyed a long-standing professional and personal relationship. He was a strong supporter of the Scope Foundation. His wise counsel will be sorely missed by myself and all my fellow Foundation members. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”