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J. Jayakanthan

(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 2005)
Chairman, Poompuhar Shipping Corporation, Tamil Nadu
J. Jayakanthan, born on 24 June 1967, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2005 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds an M.Sc. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Poompuhar Shipping Corporation, Tamil Nadu, a position he has held since 29 May 2026. Throughout his career, he has held various roles including Secretary, Commissioner, Secretary to Government, District Collector, and Vice Chairman and Managing Director. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Tamil. Jayakanthan continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.

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