M D Mankad, born on 19 October 1949, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 Gujarat cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration. Throughout his career, Mankad served in various capacities including Controller, Commissioner, Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, District Collector, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, District Development Officer, Additional Collector, Joint Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Deputy General Manager, and General Manager. His extensive experience spans multiple administrative and managerial roles within the government.