K R Kishore, born on April 14, 1953, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1981 Andhra Pradesh cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Mathematics and a postgraduate degree in Nuclear Physics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Principal Secretary, Chairman, Managing Director, Secretary, Commissioner, Director, District Collector and Magistrate, Regional Officer, Private Secretary, Project Officer, Sub Collector, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Principal Secretary in the Health Department from August 5, 2011, to April 30, 2013.