Vivek Harinarain, born on February 12, 1956, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1980 Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in History and a graduate degree in English. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Managing Director, Secretary, Commissioner and Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Managing Director, Additional Secretary Director, Chief Regional Executive Director Equivalent, Deputy Secretary Equivalent, District Collector, General Manager, Deputy Secretary, Sub Collector, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation Limited from July 20, 2006, to January 14, 2007.