Jeff Dodds
British businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Formula E
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Jeffrey Dodds (born December 1973) is a British business executive and the current Chief Executive Officer of Formula E.[1] He took over the role in June 2023, having previously worked as the Chief Operating Officer for Virgin Media O2 from May 2017.[2]
December 1973 (age 52)
Jeff Dodds | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeffrey Dodds December 1973 (age 52) |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Employer | Formula E |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Dodds was born in 1973 in Kent and went to school at the Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone. Dodds' father was a firefighter and his mother was a nurse.[3]
Career
Prior to his work with Formula E, Dodds has held roles with organisations including Honda, Callaway Golf Europe, Virgin Media, and Tele2.[4][5]
Formula E
In May 2023, Dodds was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Formula E.[6]
Dodds stated that increasing media deals would be a key priority under his leadership.[7]
In December 2024, Dodds announced Formula E would be donating $250,000 to charity after Max Verstappen won the Formula One title.[8] The money was split between the Red Bull Wings for Life organisation for spinal cord research and another charity dedicated to raising opportunities for women in motorsport.[9]
Other work
Dodds has been a board member of disability advocacy organisation, The Valuable 500, since its inception. He is currently the Chair, having taken up the position in 2023.[10]
Personal life
Dodds lives in Berkshire with his wife Mary and the couple has two children. Away from work, Dodds' interests include golf, driving, shooting and cooking.[3]
Dodds has said he has been a Formula One fan all his life.[3]