D.K. Parekh, born on January 13, 1964, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2009 Gujarat cadre. He holds a B.A. Second degree from Gujarat University. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Collector & District Magistrate, Director, Regional Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, District Development Officer, and Secretary Equivalent. His most recent position was Officer On Special Duty (OSD) Director in the Chief Minister's Secretariat / Staff Officers department.