Mr. Apurva Chandra is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with over 36 years of distinguished service in the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra, he has held several key leadership positions, including Secretary in the Ministries of Health, Information & Broadcasting, and Labour; Director General (Acquisition) in the Ministry of Defence; and Principal Secretary (Industries) in the Government of Maharashtra. He is currently serving on the restructured Board of IL&FS since 23rd May, 2025, in accordance with NCLT orders. He has also previously served on the boards of several major public sector undertakings, including GAIL, MIDC, and SICOM. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi. He also holds a Diploma in Business Finance from CFA and also holds an Accountancy Certificate from the London School of Economics. Among his key achievements, he chaired the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was heading the Indian delegation for arms procurement negotiations with the United States, Russia, and Israel. He is widely recognized for driving regulatory reforms, enhancing the ease of doing business, and leading initiatives to promote innovation and private sector investment.