Tom Jose

Tom Jose (born 30 May 1960) is an Indian civil servant retired as the Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala.[1] He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging 1984 batch of Kerala cadre. Presently he is serving as Chairman of Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC).[2]

Tom Jose
Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
In office
July 2018 – May 2020
GovernorArif Mohammed Khan
P. Sathasivam
Chief MinisterPinarayi Vijayan
Preceded byPaul Antony IAS
Succeeded byDr. Vishwas Mehta IAS
Personal details
Born (1960-05-30) 30 May 1960
Pala, Kerala
OccupationBureaucrat

Education

He is a graduate of MBA from Cochin University of Science and Technology.

Career
Tom Jose, with Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan

Jose started his career as Sub Collector, Thrissur. He was the district collector of Pathanamthitta district. He served in Ministry of Defence as Director and As Counselor in Embassy of India in Moscow from 2004 to 2007. He then served as Principal Secretary in Public Works Department, Higher Education department, Transport department and Planning and Economic affairs department. When Kochi Metro Rail Limited was formed, he served as the first Managing Director. Also he held the position of Managing Director of KSIDC and KSINC. Before appointed as Chief Secretary, he was Additional Chief Secretary, Labour & Skills Department.[3] His tenure as Chief Secretary of Kerala was challenging, with Nipah Outbreak, 2018 Floods and COVID-19 outbreak. He was able to efficiently manage the emergencies in professional manner.[4] After retirement, he is presently serving as Chairman, Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation.[5]

References
  1. www.ETGovernment.com. "Bureaucratic reshuffle in Kerala on cards as chief secretary Tom Jose set to retire - ET Government". ETGovernment.com. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. "Tom Jose new KSINC chairman". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  3. "Tom Jose assumes charge as Chief Secretary of Kerala". Deccan Chronicle. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. "Chief Minister heaps praise on Tom Jose". The Hindu. 30 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. "Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation". www.ksinc.in. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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