Lakeland Industries, Inc. Appoints Kevin Rae as Executive Vice President, EMEA Fire Sales

Published: 2026-04-13 15:06:45 ET LAKE

Published on 04/13/2026 at 03:06 pm EDT

Lakeland Industries, Inc. 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.