Governor of Penza Oblast (Russian: Губернатор Пензенской области) is the head of the executive branch of the government of Penza Oblast, a federal subject (an oblast) of Russia.

The procedure for the election and inauguration of the governor of Penza is determined by the federal law,[1] the Charter of the Penza Region and the law on the election of a governor.

In December 2004, direct election of governors was abolished, instead governors were appointed by the president through the regional parliament.

Thus, in May 2005 and April 2010, the Governor of the Penza Region was elected by the President of Russia and approved in the position by the Legislative Assembly.

In 2012, direct elections of the heads of regions were returned, but with the condition that candidates pass through the municipal filter.