Uniper, the Dusseldorf based, international energy company, announced today that its supervisory board intends to appoint E.ON UK CEO Michael Lewis to become the company’s new CEO.

E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum said: “Of course we very much regret that Michael is planning to leave E.ON but at the same time we know Uniper has made an excellent choice in him. We are currently in constructive talks with Uniper to reach an agreement on a suitable transition date.”   

In parallel, the selection process for a successor to Michael has begun. Until the transition is ensured, Michael Lewis will continue to lead the business of E.ON UK unchanged.

Michael Lewis said: “After almost 30 years at Powergen and E.ON it will be a huge wrench to step away from this company but I am incredibly proud of all we have achieved in those years and of the dedication and pride of our people in helping customers and striving to improve and to innovate.” 

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