Karel Havlíček (politician)
Czech entrepreneur and politician
Karel Havlíček (born 16 August 1969) is a Czech politician, who has served as First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and Minister of Industry and Trade since 15 December 2025, in the third cabinet of Andrej Babiš. He also served as the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade, and Minister of Transport between 2019 and 2021, during Babiš's first term as Prime Minister.
Early life and education
In 2004, Havlíček completed his Ph.D in economics and management at the Prague University of Economics and Business.
Business career
Since 2010, Havlíček has been chairman of the board of the Czech Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and Tradesmen, which he co-founded in 2000. Havlíček also has been a member of the government council for research, development and innovation since 2014, and its vice-chair from 2018 until 2022. He previously sat on the government council for public investment, the business council, and the steering committee for the implementation of export strategy.
Since 2015, Havlíček has been the majority owner of textile manufacturer Sindat, with a 58% share through the company F-Comp.
Political career
On 10 April 2019, Havlíček was appointed to the second cabinet of Andrej Babiš, replacing Marta Nováková as Minister for Industry and Trade. On 24 January 2020 he was also appointed as the Minister of Transport, occupying both positions at the same time. In February 2022, Havlíček was elected deputy president of the Chamber of Deputies.
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