N S Channappagowda, born on March 13, 1956, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1999 Karnataka cadre. He holds a Diploma in Environmental Science. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Registrar Director, Commissioner Director, Deputy Commissioner, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Special Officer, and Joint Director. His most recent position was Registrar at Bangalore, Karnataka, in the Department of Co-Operative Societies, starting January 1, 2015. Mr. Channappagowda’s extensive experience spans multiple leadership roles within the administrative framework of Karnataka.