V A Sathe, born on November 4, 1944, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 Gujarat cadre. He holds graduate degrees in Law and History, as well as a postgraduate degree in History. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Commissioner, Special Commissioner, Joint Secretary, District Collector, Secretary, Director, Deputy Secretary, District Development Officer, Executive Director, OSD to Minister, Additional Collector, Deputy CEO, Deputy Director, and Joint Chief Electoral Officer. His most recent position was Additional District Magistrate in the Revenue Department of Gujarat from December 29, 2003, to November 30, 2004.