The Pontifex Maxima of the Holy Order of the Kinshaya was the Kinshaya head of state and head of government. (Typhon Pact novel: The Struggle Within.)

In 2382, the Pontifex Maxima was Ykredna. (Typhon Pact novel: The Struggle Within.)

Heads of Government
Interstellar States	Federation President • Klingon Chancellor • Romulan Praetor • Imperial Romulan State Empress • Cardassian Castellan • Cardassian Chief Executor • Ferengi Grand Nagus • Tzenkethi Autarch • Gorn Imperator • Breen Domo • Orion Chancellor • Tholian Ruling Conclave • Thallonian Prime Minister • Tezwan Prime Minister • Enoch President • Kropasar High Cyning • Caeliar Tanwa-Seynorral • Talarian Commander-in-Chief • Knshaya Pontifex
Federation Member States	United Earth Prime Minister • Vulcan Administrator • Vulcan First Minister • Andorian Chancellor • Alpha Centauri Governor • Bajoran First Minister • Trill President • Cestus Governor • Betazoid Governor • Denevan President • Pacifican Governor • Peliar Zel Governor • Zaldan Leader
Federation Colonies	Tarsus Governor • Alpha V Governor • Mantilles Governor • Caldos Governor
UFP Member State Polities	United States President (United Earth) • Indian Prime Minister (United Earth) • Governor of Prophet's Landing (Republic of Bajor)
Mirror Universe	Terran Emperor • Terran Consul • Klingon Regent