K. T. Chacko

K.T. Chacko
Director Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
In office
2007–2012
Preceded byProbir Sengupta
Succeeded byDr. Surajit Mitra
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
In office
2004–2006
Preceded byGopal Krishna Pillai
Succeeded byBhawani Singh Meena
Personal details
Born
Kayyalathu Thomas Chacko

(1947-10-29) 29 October 1947
Kottayam, Kerala, India
Alma materUniversity College Trivandrum
Harvard University


Kayyalathu Thomas Chacko (born 29 October 1947) is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer who held several public offices in the Government of India. He was appointed Directorate General of Foreign Trade from 2004 to 2006 and he also served as Director Indian Institute of Foreign Trade from 2007 to 2012. He is widely known for his commitment to increasing India's participation and role in the global economy.