Jeff James (public servant)

Jeff James
Chief executive and Keeper
The National Archives
In office
29 July 2014 – April 2025
Preceded byOliver Morley
Succeeded bySaul Nassé
Personal details
BornJeffrey Daniel Dominic Walker
(1968-03-11) 11 March 1968
Solihull, West Midlands, England
CitizenshipBritish
Spouse
Joanne Knight
(m. 2010)
ChildrenThree
EducationPark View Comprehensive School
Alma materOpen University
University of Hertfordshire
OccupationPublic servant
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service Royal Navy
Years of service1984–1998
RankChief Petty Officer
Battles/warsCold War
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Jeffrey Daniel Dominic James CBE ( 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.