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Comment: Re-submitting with neutral tone and new sources. ESPN, The Guardian, Reuters, Marketing Week, The Drum all carry significant news coverage that is independent of the subject to meet WP:GNG. Additional biographical details sourced from UK Government website and a second (interview) article in The Guardian. Ryanh272025 (talk) 22:16, 4 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Needs sources about him, not Formula E as a whole. Some sources also seem to be AI-generated. '''[[User:CanonNi]]''' (💬 • ✍️) 10:55, 19 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: poorly sourced puff piece. Theroadislong (talk) 09:07, 28 May 2025 (UTC)
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Jeff Dodds | |
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| Born | Jeffrey Dodds December 1973 (age 52) |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Employer | Formula E |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | 2 |
Jeffrey (Jeff) 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] Before that Dodds worked in marketing for Honda.[3]
He has also been a Non-Executive Director for the UK Government and is the current chair of a disability advocacy group.[4][clarification needed]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Dodds was born in 1973 in Kent and went to school at the Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone.[5]
Career
[edit | edit source]Executive roles
[edit | edit source]Dodds held a number of roles including at Honda, Callaway Golf Europe, Virgin Media, and Tele2.[6][7] At the latter he also held the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President for Tele2.[8]
Formula E
[edit | edit source]In May 2023, Dodds was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Formula E.[9]
In December 2024, Dodds announced Formula E would be donating $250,000 to charity after Max Verstappen won the Formula One title.[10] Dodds made a promise in February 2024 to donate the fee should Verstappen not win the title. Verstappen did win the title but Dodds voluntarily made the donation on behalf of Formula E whilst speaking on a virtual call with Verstappen. 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.[11]
Other works
[edit | edit source]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.[4]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]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.[5]
References
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