About Shri R. Kannan
Shri R. Kannan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri R. Kannan joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 16 years of service, Shri R. Kannan has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Electronics Corpn of Tamilnadu Ltd (ELCOT); Managing Director, Tamil nadu Cement Corporation Limited Chennai; Additional Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Deptt Chennai. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Director & M D, Cadre (AIS).
Shri R. Kannan is currently serving as Director, Animal Husbandry & Vety Services Deptt, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director | Animal Husbandry & Vety Services Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Electronics Corpn of Tamilnadu Ltd (ELCOT) | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 16/07/2024 - 30/01/2025 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Tamil nadu Cement Corporation Limited Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 21/06/2023 - 15/07/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Commissioner | Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 24/06/2021 - 20/06/2023 |
| 5 | Director & M D | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 18/01/2017 - 23/06/2021 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri R. Kannan belong to?
Shri R. Kannan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2010.
What is Shri R. Kannan's age?
Shri R. Kannan is 54 years old, born on 02 July 1972.
What is Shri R. Kannan's current posting?
Shri R. Kannan is currently serving as Director, Animal Husbandry & Vety Services Deptt since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Shri R. Kannan served as an IAS officer?
Shri R. Kannan has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R. Kannan held?
Shri R. Kannan has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Shri R. Kannan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R. Kannan held in one role was 4y 5m as Director & M D, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri R. Kannan recruited to the IAS?
Shri R. Kannan was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
