A K Monappa, born on 27 December 1950, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1992 Karnataka cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in English Literature and a graduate degree in Chemistry. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Commissioner and Director, Joint Secretary Director, Additional Commissioner Director, Director, Commissioner, Managing Director, Deputy Commissioner, Director, Private Secretary, and Secretary. His most recent position was Managing Director at Mysore Sugar Company Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, from 6 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.