P A Sharafudeen, born on 26 November 1955, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1984 Kerala cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Economics and a graduate degree in Economics. During his career, he served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Sub Collector, Sub-Divisional Officer, Director, and Managing Director. His most recent position was Deputy Secretary, held from 1 July 1996 to 3 April 2002. Sharafudeen’s extensive experience spans multiple administrative roles within the Kerala cadre before his retirement from service.