Pune/Mumbai – Kaustubh Dhavse, who previously served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendraji Fadnavis, has now been elevated to the key position of Chief Advisor (Investments & Strategy) with immediate effect. The appointment was confirmed via a notification from the General Administration Department (GAD).
In this strategic role, Dhavse will spearhead Maharashtra’s agenda across four critical domains:
1. Investment promotion and policy design
2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) facilitation
3. Coordination of the Infrastructure Projects War Room
4. Implementation of large-scale IT initiatives
His tenure as OSD now formally concludes, marking a shift to a more focused, high-impact advisory role at the core of Maharashtra’s growth engine.
? Strategic Reinforcement for Maharashtra’s Future
Dhavse’s appointment signals the government’s sharpened focus on attracting global investments, accelerating infrastructure, and leveraging technology for governance transformation.
A trusted member of CM Fadnavis’ inner policy circle during his earlier term, Dhavse’s return underscores a renewed drive to fast-track reforms, streamlines investment pipelines, and position Maharashtra as a future-ready economy.
? Proven Track Record in Strategy & Global Engagement
With over two decades of experience in strategy, consulting, and technology, Dhavse has worked with leading multinationals, including Solectron Inc., HP Inc., and Frost & Sullivan.
An electronics engineer from Mumbai University, he holds an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (valedictorian) and a master’s in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Senior officials noted that Dhavse’s expertise will be crucial in aligning Maharashtra’s economic vision with global investment trends and ensuring time-bound execution of priority infrastructure and digital projects.
“It is an honor to serve Maharashtra in this new capacity. I look forward to driving strategic investments, fostering global partnerships, and accelerating transformative infrastructure and technology initiatives under the visionary leadership of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.”
— Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor (Investments & Strategy) to the Chief Minister
