Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has appointed Abhilash P.N, currently serving as Regional Head (Sales) at ICICI Bank in Thiruvananthapuram, as the Director and Managing Director of Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited (KSFE).
The appointment was issued through G.O.(Rt) No.675/2026/TAXES, dated September 9, 2026, by the Taxes Department of the Government of Kerala. The order states that Abhilash P.N has been appointed as Director and Managing Director of KSFE with immediate effect.
One-year appointment
According to the government order, Abhilash P.N’s appointment will be for a period of one year. The appointment takes effect immediately, while the detailed terms and conditions of the appointment will be issued separately.
Abhilash P.N was working as Regional Head (Sales) at ICICI Bank, Thiruvananthapuram, before being appointed to the top management position at KSFE.
Sanil S.K to return to his cadre
The government has also ordered the return of Sanil S.K, who had been serving as Managing Director (in charge) of KSFE, to his present cadre.
Sanil S.K had been appointed as Managing Director (in charge) under an earlier government order dated November 26, 2022. With the appointment of the new Director and Managing Director, he will revert to his existing cadre.



