Mahesh R Zagade, born on May 7, 1958, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1993 Maharashtra cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Agriculture and a postgraduate qualification in Plant Pathology. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Director General, Director, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, and Chief Executive Officer. His most recent position was Municipal Commissioner at Pune, Maharashtra, within the Municipal Corporation department. Zagade’s extensive service reflects his commitment to public administration in the state of Maharashtra.