Avantika Singh Aulakh, an IAS officer of the 2003 Gujarat cadre, currently serves as Managing Director of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd since December 22, 2025. Born on March 2, 1981, she holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, a Certificate in Finance from NCFM Mumbai, and a B.E. in Instrumentation. Her past roles include Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Secretary to the Chief Minister, Vice Chairman & CEO, Director, and multiple District Collector positions. She has received several awards, including Best District Collector (Vadodara, 2015-16) and the Kalam Innovation in Governance Award (2018). She is proficient in English, Hindi
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