Jeff James (public servant)
Jeff James | |
|---|---|
| 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, England |
| Citizenship | 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.
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.