Economist, philosopher and writer Tomáš Sedláček takes over as head of Václav Havel Library
March 3, 2025
“I’m proud that I have been given the trust to develop and cultivate the legacy of Václav Havel and that I can join the Library’s great team. I intend to put all my energies into building a world-class platform that will face forward and be attractive to the new generation of people who care about the spirit of Europe. I would like to bring Havel-style optimism and values back to the public sphere. That is desperately needed right now, and that too is why I regard my new role as a major commitment,” Tomáš Sedláček said in connection with his appointment as director of the Vaclav Havel Library today.
Gabriel Eichler, chairman of the Václav Havel Library’s Board of Trustees, which selected the new director, added: “The Library is an institution that, through the life and work of Václav Havel, promotes and defends the fundamental values of civil society, such as freedom and democracy. I believe that under the leadership of Tomáš Sedláček, who collaborated with Václav Havel during his final presidential term, its voice will be even stronger and more inspiring.”