Syed Shahzad Hussain, born on May 1, 1950, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1976 Maharashtra cadre. He held the position of Vice Chairman and Managing Director at the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) in Mumbai. His extensive career includes roles such as Divisional Commissioner, Managing Director, Chairman, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Commissioner, District Collector, Joint Managing Director, Additional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, CEO, SDO, and Supernumerary Assistant Collector. He holds postgraduate and graduate degrees in English Literature and a postgraduate degree in Administration Science and Development Problems.