Vivek Harinarain, born on 12 February 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. Throughout 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, Chief Regional Executive 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 20 July 2006 to 14 January 2007.