Spotlight on: E.ON UK Limited – Driving data-led transformation in energy

Supporting complex infrastructure with secure, scalable IT

As the energy sector continues to evolve, E.ON UK Limited is harnessing digital technology, strong partnerships, and data-led innovation to support the transition to a more sustainable and customer-centric energy future.

This momentum is reflected in E.ON UK Limited being shortlisted in eight categories at Computing’s Digital Technology Leaders Awards 2026, highlighting its strength across digital transformation, data, and technology leadership.

Within this transformation, Energy Infrastructure Solutions plays a critical role in delivering the digital backbone that enables large-scale energy infrastructure programmes.

Under Claire Whitmore’s leadership, E.ON UK is strengthening its digital capability to support increasingly complex infrastructure and customer needs, while ensuring technology remains secure, scalable, and aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.

A central focus of this transformation is building a connected digital ecosystem that enables both internal teams and external partners to collaborate effectively. By leveraging modern cloud platforms and embedding governance-led approaches, E.ON UK ensures that data and technology can be accessed and used safely, driving better decision-making and improved operational performance.

E.ON UK’s channel approach is grounded in collaboration and shared value creation. By working closely with technology partners, service providers, and delivery organisations, the organisation is creating an environment where partners can seamlessly integrate into its digital landscape while maintaining high standards of security, compliance, and performance.

This partner-led approach is underpinned by three key principles:

• Secure and scalable foundations: Ensuring all digital services are built for resilience and growth
• Partner enablement: Providing clear frameworks and access pathways for faster, efficient delivery
• Innovation through collaboration: Co-developing solutions that enhance infrastructure outcomes and customer experience

Through this approach, E.ON UK is already seeing improvements in delivery efficiency, visibility across programmes, and alignment between business and technology teams.

Looking ahead, E.ON UK remains focused on deepening its partner ecosystem and advancing its digital infrastructure capabilities—ensuring it can continue to scale innovation and play a leading role in shaping the UK’s energy future.

Claire Whitmore is Head of Digital Technology for Energy Infrastructure Solutions at E.ON UK Limited, where she leads the delivery of digital and technology capabilities that support large-scale energy infrastructure and transformation programmes. She specialises in bridging business and technology to enable innovation, operational efficiency, and customer-focused outcomes.

Claire works closely with technology partners and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions, helping accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system through the effective use of digital platforms, data, and collaborative partnerships.