Inspiring Leaders Podcast: How CFOs Drive Innovation and Growth with Christopher Boerger, CFO of E.ON UK

Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast

Christopher Boerger, CFO of E.ON UK, joins Criticaleye’s Director of Content Marc Barber to discuss the evolving role of the CFO as a driver of innovation and growth. From balancing risk and return to embracing new technologies and leading through volatility, Christopher reflects on how finance leaders can unlock creativity and long-term value in large organisations.

Discussion points include:

• What innovation means for a business like E.ON UK and how new ideas are brought to market
• The CFO’s role in supporting experimentation, investment and the freedom to fail
• Approaches to risk appetite and measuring ROI on new projects
• The reality of AI-driven change and what’s hype versus substance
• Why both large and small companies face challenges with innovation
• Balancing short- vs long-term thinking in today’s volatile environment
• Lessons learned from over two years as Country CFO lead at E.ON UK