Jeff James (public servant)
Jeff James | |
|---|---|
| Chief executive and Keeper The National Archives | |
| In office 29 July 2014 – April 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Morley |
| Succeeded by | Saul Nassé |
| 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 |
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Jeffrey Daniel Dominic James CBE (né Walker; born 11 March 1968) is a British public servant and executive, and former Royal Navy sailor. From 2014 until 2025, he served as Chief executive and Keeper of The National Archives.
In April 2025, James became Chief Executive of the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.