Becoming a part of Future by Lund

Published
March 24, 2026
We at Future by Lund are very pleased that we have now received Islam Islami as a new employee and colleague. He will help us mainly with project applications, administration and project development, but will of course also contribute to our development through his extensive professional experience. Here is his story about his background and what it's like to start working at Future by Lund.

Being able to start working at Future by Lund feels like a very significant step in my professional life. It is inspiring to be part of an activity that works at the intersection of business, the public sector and academia, and that has a clear focus on creating innovation power through collaboration. Future by Lund describes its work as developing the ability to innovate together and to build innovation portfolios to meet complex societal challenges. It is a way of working that I feel strongly about and that is close to my own values of development, cooperation and long-term societal benefit.

My own professional background has given me experience in leadership, financial management, business development, coaching and working with people in different life situations. I have worked both strategically and operationally, with a particular focus on individuals' development potential, team development and support for people with disabilities to reach their full capacity. I also have experience in building and running operations, managing staff and developing sustainable ways of working with clear goals and high quality.

It is therefore particularly meaningful for me to work in an organisation that not only runs its own initiatives, but also creates structures, relationships and opportunities for others to develop solutions together. At a time when many societal challenges require new ways of working and broad collaboration, I see Future by Lund as a very relevant and forward-looking player.

What has made the strongest impression on me since I came to Future by Lund is the way in which I have been received. The staff have brought me into the business with great respect, warmth and openness. It has made me quickly feel included and appreciated, both as a person and as a colleague. That feeling means a lot. For me, it has created a strong conviction that I have found the best job in my professional career.

I am therefore looking forward to contributing my experience, my commitment and my desire to create value together with others. Working at Future by Lund means not only a new professional opportunity, but also to be part of an environment where development, trust and shared learning are at the heart. It feels both rewarding and motivating to be part of this journey.