Quick Info
| Profession | British entrepreneur and businessman |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1971 |
| Birthplace | Hanover, Germany |
Latest News about Greg Jackson
21/07/2025
Greg Jackson was appointed as a Non-Executive Member of the Cabinet Office Board for a three-year term. His appointment began on 21 July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 2028.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy |
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| Notable Achievement | Founded Octopus Energy in 2015 and later received a CBE for services to the energy industry |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
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| Schooling | Returned to sixth form college to study economics after leaving school at 16 |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Halifax, West Yorkshire, and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire |
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Career
| Summary | Entrepreneur with experience in electronics, software, e-commerce, mirror manufacturing, coffee shops, and energy; founded Octopus Energy in 2015 |
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| Other Ventures | Founded or worked on companies including C360 and Consultant Connect; served as investor and advisor in tech startups |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsjackson | |
| https://x.com/g__j |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Left school at 16 to programme computer games | |
| 2. Had owned or managed several small businesses before age 30 | |
| 3. Was awarded a CBE in 2024 |