Tom Jose

Tom Jose (born 30 May 1936) is an Indian civil servant retired as the Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging 1984 batch of Kerala cadre. He served as Chairman of Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC).

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

Career
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. 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. After retirement, he served as Chairman, Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation.

Controversy

Recently he made a hate speech against Malankara Orthodox Church regarding the 1934 Malankara Orthodox Church constitution stating church do not have original with them.