Tomáš Sedláček

Philosopher of economics, Tomáš Sedláček is an award-winning author and international expert on finance and the current economy. From lecturing at universities to advising government bodies, Tomáš’ global approach has seen him become a sought-after authority to share his insights with audiences. As a speaker, Tomáš expands on his extensive career and relates his work as an economist to the needs of corporate clients, offering future-proofed strategies to thrive in all economic climates.

Known for his publication of ‘Economics of Good and Evil: The Quest for Economic Meaning from Gilgamesh to Wall Street’ Tomáš released the expert analysis book in 2011 to critical acclaim. Exploring an alternative philosophical contribution to economics, the publication has been translated into 17 languages and has become an international bestseller in its genre, a testament to Tomáš’ reach and understanding. As a practical economist, Tomáš works for CSOB, a Czech commercial bank, as the Chief Macroeconomic Strategist a role he has held since 2006.

Gaining his qualification at the prestigious Yale University, and his PhD at Charles University, Tomáš’ early career was dedicated to lecturing at various international education facilities. Gaining a reputation as an expert in his field, Tomáš was in demand for public positions such as the Government Economic Advisor to President Václav Havel and was named as one of the ‘Young Guns: 5 Hot Minds in Economics’ setting the precedent for the rest of his impressive career.

Currently, Tomáš serves as a member of the Program Council for the World Economic Forum on New Economic Thinking. Additionally, he continues his work as a lecturer and has expanded his platform to incorporate writing expert opinion for international columns. Having been named amongst the 100 Most Influential Global Thinkers in 2015, Tomáš is ideally placed to offer transformative keynote talks in his field. Suitable for corporate clients and industry conferences, Tomáš transfers the insights from his various roles in economics into valuable education for his audiences. With a fresh perspective and unique depth of analysis, Tomáš is one of the most impactful speakers on the economy and economic issues.