Lakeland Industries names Lee Rudow to board of directors

Lakeland Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE) appointed Lee D. Rudow to its board of directors, effective April 9, 2026. The appointment increases the board to eight members, with seven independent directors.

Rudow currently serves as chief executive officer of Transcat Inc., a calibration services and equipment provider, where he has worked for over 14 years. He announced his retirement from Transcat, effective March 28, 2026. During his tenure at Transcat, the company achieved 67 consecutive quarters of year-over-year service revenue growth.

Rudow brings more than 33 years of experience in sales, sales management, and executive leadership positions across startups, private equity-funded companies, and large industrial firms. His previous roles include vice president positions at SIMCO Electronics Inc., and president and chief executive officer roles at Davis Calibration Inc., Davis Inotek Corp., and Davis Instruments Corp.

"Lee brings invaluable business and strategic M&A integration experience in the industrial markets with a strong track record of execution across both organic growth and acquisition-driven strategies," said Jim Jenkins, president and CEO of Lakeland Industries.

Rudow stated he looks forward to contributing to the company's expansion strategy. "I believe I can offer a fresh perspective on the company's focus on expanding its portfolio and capabilities that will position Lakeland for success in the quarters and years to come," he said.

Lakeland Industries manufactures protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare, and first responders. The company operates globally, selling products in more than 50 countries through distributors and direct sales teams.

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