Lakeland Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, has announced the promotion of Kevin Rae to Executive Vice President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Fire Sales.
Leading Lakeland’s Fire business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with direct responsibility for the Company’s Eagle, Jolly and LHD brands.
Kevin Rae brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in personal protective equipment (PPE) and fire safety across the UK and EMEA.
Since joining Lakeland in 2022, he has served as Vice President, EMEA Fire and Global M&A Integration, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s Fire strategy across the region and integrating key acquisitions into a unified operating platform.
He also serves as Managing Director of Eagle Technical Products Ltd, a position he has held since 2013.
Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-impact initiatives that advance innovation, strengthen regulatory compliance and enhance end-user protection in demanding environments.
His combination of technical expertise and strategic leadership has enabled him to drive operational excellence while building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
Jim Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer at Lakeland Industries commented: “Kevin has been central to building our Fire platform into what it is today and he will continue to play a key leadership role in driving growth, strengthening customer relationships and advancing our position as a premier global fire safety platform.
“He understands the customer, the product and the operational detail required to execute at a high level.
“Kevin’s leadership continues to strengthen our global Fire platform, enhancing operational integration, elevating safety standards, and positioning the company for long-term, sustainable growth.
“This promotion reflects both his leadership to date and the critical role he will play as we continue to scale our Fire business across EMEA.”
Rae spoke on his new role: “I am proud of what our team has built across Eagle, Jolly and LHD and excited about the opportunity ahead with a strong foundation, a differentiated portfolio and a clear path to growth.
“I look forward to continuing to work closely with our teams and customers to expand our presence and deliver best-in-class fire protection solutions across the region and to providing updates on EMEA on our upcoming quarterly conference call on 16 April.”
