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Michael Lewis, chief executive of Eon UK, has announced he is to leave the company after almost three decades.
Lewis, who took over Eon in 2017, will be appointed as chief executive of German-based energy company Uniper.
Eon has confirmed that Lewis will remain in post until his successor has been chosen. 
Lewis began work in the energy industry as an environmental specialist in 1995 at Powergen, before moving into renewable energy at Eon Climate and Renewables as managing director for Europe in 2007.
He then became chief operating officer in 2012 where he was responsible for global wind power development, construction and operations.
Commenting on his departure, Lewis said: “After almost 30 years at Powergen and Eon 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.”
Eon group chief executive Leonhard Birnbaum said: “Of course we very much regret that Michael is planning to leave Eon 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.”
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