Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, an IAS officer of the 1992 batch from Telangana, is a distinguished civil servant with a wealth of academic and professional accomplishments. He holds a Masters in Psychology from Delhi University, an MBA from IIM Calcutta, and a Masters in Public Management from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore. He has also attended specialized courses in policy, globalization, leadership, and sustainability from renowned institutions like Harvard University, London School of Economics, and the University of Birmingham.

Jayesh Ranjan’s illustrious career spans multiple leadership roles, including his current position as the Special Chief Secretary of the Industries & Commerce and Information Technology Departments in Telangana. His efforts focus on policy development, attracting investments, and promoting IT for governance and citizen empowerment. Previously, he served as the Commissioner and MD of the Industries Department, Secretary of Tourism Promotion, and Vice-Chairman of HUDA, among other roles, impacting diverse sectors like Tribal Development, Natural Resource Management, and Poverty Alleviation.

In 2019, he was honored with the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the King of Sweden for promoting Swedish business in India, including IKEA’s first Indian store in Hyderabad. He also supports several social and charitable organizations, working towards the betterment of society.