Jeff James | |
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Chief executive and Keeper The National Archives | |
Assumed office 29 July 2014 | |
Preceded by | Oliver Morley |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeffrey Daniel Dominic Walker 11 March 1968 Solihull, West Midlands |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Spouse |
Joanne Knight (m. 2010) |
Children | Three |
Education | Park View Comprehensive School |
Alma mater | Open University University of Hertfordshire |
Occupation | Public servant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1984–1998 |
Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
Battles/wars | Cold War |
Jeffrey Daniel Dominic James CBE (né Walker; born 11 March 1968) is a British public servant and executive, and former Royal Navy sailor. Since 2014, he has been Chief executive and Keeper of The National Archives.[1][2]
In the 2024 Birthday Honours, Jeff James was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to archives and the public record.[3]