S Jagadeesan, born on January 15, 1953, is a retired IAS officer from the 1980 Gujarat cadre. He holds a graduate degree and a postgraduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Principal Secretary, Joint Secretary, Minister (Economic), Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, Managing Director, Additional Commissioner, Director, Executive Director, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, and District Development Officer. His most recent role was Managing Director at Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from November 9, 2009, to January 31, 2013.