G M Phani Kumar, born on July 12, 1952, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1990 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre. He holds an M.A. degree and has served in various capacities including Commissioner, Joint Secretary, Chief Electoral Officer, and Secretary. His most recent position was Director General & Executive Director in the Personnel Department from January 19, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Throughout his career, he held multiple leadership roles such as Managing Director, Project Director, and Deputy Commissioner, contributing to the administrative framework of Andhra Pradesh.