Building something that truly matters 

As a child, Arjan van der Eijk dreamt of driving trucks. Today, he steers one of Europe’s leading high-power charging networks. With a background in consultancy, energy retail, and international e-mobility, he previously led Essent’s consumer operations and was CEO of Innogy eMobility Solutions. Arjan currently holds a dual role at E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), where he has served as COO since 2022 and, since October 2024, as interim CEO.

EDRI is a leading charge point operator that develops, builds, and operates high-power charging infrastructure across Europe for electric vehicles and logistics. With over 7,000 (mainly high-power) charging points in over 10 countries and strong annual growth, it enables the continent’s mobility electrification transition. 

In this candid conversation with Paul Jan Jacobs (Founder and Managing Partner at EVBoosters), Arjan reflects on personal responsibility, team dynamics, and the lessons learned from leading through change. His story is grounded, thoughtful, and shaped by real-world challenges.