Shri Harikishore IAS, is an IAS officer of 2008 batch from Kerala cadre.

He is currently serving as Director of Industries and Commerce Department with additional charge of Director, Information and Public Relations Department

Prior to this, he has worked as Executive Director of Kudumbashree for 5 years, District Collector, Pathanamthitta for 2.5 years, Director, ST Development Department for 2 years and in various other key job roles in the Government of Kerala.

Shri Harikishire is interested in general administration, public policy, teaching, writing and travel. He has authored two books in Malayalam- 'Ningalkkum IAS Nedam' and 'Unnthavijayathinu Ezhu Vazhikal'). In addition, he has contributed articles and columns in leading magazines/ dailies.