Born in New York City on December 31, 1952, to the late Horst and Maud Susskind, Horst attended the Williston Northampton School and studied at the American College in Paris before completing his degree at George Washington University.
He began his career as a stockbroker on Wall Street before joining VF Corporation, where he brokered deals for Lee Jeans and Vanity Fair across the Middle East.
He later moved to Switzerland and founded an international textile manufacturing and distribution firm, Venntex, which operated in the markets of Hong Kong, South Korea, Macau, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the former East Germany, and the former Soviet Union.
Horst was vivacious and charming, with a great sense of humor. His lifelong passions were playing tennis and traveling the world.
Horst was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Michele. He is survived by his children, David and Jacky, and his siblings, Elizabeth and Kenneth.
A memorial gathering will be held in New York City on November 7, 2026. Donations may be made in Horst’s memory to Smile Train.
