Rahul Asthana, born on 18 February 1953, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1978 Maharashtra cadre. He holds a B.E. in Aerospace Engineering. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Chairman, Principal Secretary, Joint Secretary, General Manager, Additional Municipal Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Managing Director, Administrator, CEO, SDO, and Director. His most recent position was Commissioner (Planning) at Mumbai, Maharashtra, in the Urban Development department.