Anand B Kulkarni, a 1982 batch IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, was born on January 4, 1956. He holds a graduate degree in History and a postgraduate degree in German. During his distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service, he served in various capacities including Principal Secretary, Deputy Director General, Secretary, Managing Director, Joint Secretary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Commissioner, Transport Commissioner, Director, Private Secretary, Special Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, District Collector, CEO, and SDO. His most recent position was Principal Secretary at Mumbai, Maharashtra, under the Public Service Commission (MPSC). He is now retired.