Isabelle Kemlin

Isabelle Kemlin is a Business and Innovation Executive at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, where she works at the intersection of industry, research and policy to support innovation and sustainable development. With extensive experience across the data centre and built environment sectors, Isabelle brings both strategic insight and operational understanding to her work. She is widely respected for her leadership within the industry and for the strength of her professional network across Europe and beyond.

Isabelle approaches mentoring with curiosity and openness. She believes that mentoring is a two-way exchange, with as much to learn from the mentee as to share from her own experience. Passionate about expanding and strengthening the industry, she sees mentorship as a way to lead by example and support capable professionals serious about building long-term careers in the sector.

Her mentoring style is thoughtful, honest and grounded in real-world experience. Isabelle is particularly well-suited to supporting professionals who already have some experience within operations or construction and are looking to step into greater leadership responsibility. She values clarity and ambition in a mentee and enjoys working with individuals who are intentional about their direction, whether progressing within delivery roles or moving from a policy perspective into more operational leadership. While she is especially keen to support women progressing in the sector, her focus remains firmly on professional growth, industry expertise and leadership capability rather than gender alone.

She encourages mentees to think strategically about their next 12 to 18 months, build credibility through competence and position themselves with confidence in senior environments. Her guidance is particularly valuable for those navigating complex corporate or institutional structures.

Mentees working with Isabelle will gain access to deep sector insight, a strategic career perspective and a mentor who listens carefully, challenges constructively, and supports thoughtfully. Her approach is rooted in professionalism, credibility, and a genuine commitment to strengthening the industry's future.