Paul has been Chief Executive of E.ON UK since 2002, having joined the company in 1998.

He is a member of the Executive Committee of E.ON AG.

After gaining a doctorate in mechanical engineering and training as a mechanical engineer, he held a series of management appointments with Dunlop and BTR before becoming an executive director of Clayhithe plc in 1992.

He is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Energy Institute Council and a member of the Energy Research Partnership.

He was awarded an honorary degree by Aston University in 2007 and Cranfield University in 2008.

He is Pro Chancellor of Aston University and Chair of Council, and Chairman designate of EngineeringUK.