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An exciting business where there are always new challenges. "Every day, energy is on the front page of virtually any newspaper you pick up. Security of supply is an ongoing priority, but there are also absolutely vital concerns like climate change that are now emerging on the global agenda. Alongside these critical questions, we're addressing things far closer to home. For example, we need to replace or revamp ageing plants and invest in the technology that will secure our competitive edge in the future. With all these themes in mind, it's easy to see that this is one of the most exciting and innovative businesses to be in - whatever your professional interests or goals."

Looking at new solutions. "Today, energy is a very commercial business. Over the next three years, we're planning to invest three billion pounds in renewable energy resources like wind and biomass farms as well as in new gas-fired power stations. For E.ON, it's about combining the bottom line with what's best for society and the environment. People need energy and it's an important part of our customers' budgets. At the same time, we need to reduce our greenhouse emissions. It's a complex equation and one that keeps our business moving forward."

Focused on change for the future. "We have a new strategy called Changing Energy. It applies to the way energy is generated, the way our customers think about our products and the way they use them. We'll be asking our customers to reduce the amount of energy they buy from us as we continue to look at environmentally sound regeneration projects. It's a new way of interfacing with our customers."

The right kind of people. "I'd like to think that the people joining us are innovative and always prepared to contribute to a team. With over 17,000 people working with us across the UK, our size means we can offer the diversity that very few organisations can equal."

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