From ECON to E.ON – How Jana became Global Head of e-mobility business development in the E.ON group #6

Off to explore new paths: Why Jana decided to leave ECON to grow into her new leadership role in the e-mobility business at E.ON. How does her degree in Environmental Engineering and Sustainability, as well as her consulting experience, fit with this position, and who approached her for it? What role does ECON play in developing new talents for the E.ON group in general? What is the best time to join the group and is it always better to switch? Learn from our experienced alumni and customize your consulting career path. http://www.eon.com/econ *** Jana worked for ECON from 2015 to 2021 – today Patricia and Greg are talking to her about her time at ECON in the latest episode of the EON Inhouse Podcast “Energize”. Jana is the global head of business development e-mobility – what does that actually mean?(0:50) Jana got approached to do her new job. Her reasons to go for it (1:40) Running business cases and managing projects – things are moving quick, and topics are always changing. How does Jana get along with all her new position? (3:45) This is what the team around Jana looks like (6:00) What Jana brought to the new table from ECON – about leadership, teambuilding, and a certain way of thinking (7:17) Janas favourite moments from her time with ECON (9:10) Things Jana misses after having left ECON (10:35) Looking back ECON should improve on diversity, Jana suggests (12:05) Travelling is one of Janas big passions. Usually, she goes to Portugal often but to get a little distraction from work Jana started a new hobby (13:33) Jana is still in touch with her ECON friends and colleagues – privately and professionally (15:27) The Alumni program of ECON is a big one – Jana explains the benefits of that (16:19) Embracing the feedback culture – that is Janas tip for applicants (19:54) E-mobility is a fast-moving sector. Becoming sustainable leads to moving to electric vehicles and changing other big things in our society – this is what Jana thinks about the future (21:15)