Neil Godwin is a fictional character in the
BBC sitcom,
The Office, played by
Patrick Baladi. Neil first appeared in the first episode of the second series of the show as the UK Manager of Wernham Hogg, newly promoted from manager of the
Swindon branch, thus making him
David Brent's new boss. He was mentioned by name in some episodes of the first series but he did not make an appearance.