Professor Horst Hippler, the long-standing Chairman of the Shareholders' Meeting of TLB GmbH, former Rector of the University of Karlsruhe and founding President of KIT, has passed away.
The Technologie-Lizenz-Büro der Baden-Württembergischen Hochschulen (TLB) GmbH mourns the death of Professor Horst Hippler, the long-standing Chairman of the Shareholders' Meeting, who passed away on 6 March 2024 at the age of 77. Hippler had been a member of the shareholders' meeting of TLB GmbH since 2003 as Rector of the former University of Karlsruhe. From 2003 to 2011, he played a key role in shaping the development of the patent exploitation agency as Chairman of the shareholders. Professor Hippler was a strong advocate for the interests of TLB and knew how to skilfully mediate between the interests of the universities and the state.
Our condolences go to his family, friends and companions.
