Pradeep Singh Kharola, born on 15 September 1961, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1985 Karnataka cadre. He holds an M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering, a Diploma in Management, and a graduate degree in Metallurgy Engineering. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Chairman Secretary Equivalent, Secretary, Managing Director, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner. His most recent position was Chairman Secretary Equivalent at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, New Delhi, from 19 October 2022 to 19 October 2025.