Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced the promotion of Kevin Rae to Executive Vice President, EMEA Fire Sales. Rae will lead the company's fire business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with direct responsibility for the Eagle, Jolly, and LHD brands.

Rae has more than 20 years of experience in personal protective equipment and fire safety across the UK and EMEA region. He joined Lakeland in 2022 as Vice President, EMEA Fire and Global M&A Integration, where he worked on the company's fire strategy and acquisition integration. He has served as Managing Director of Eagle Technical Products Ltd since 2013.

"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," said Jim Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Industries.

Rae stated he looks forward to expanding the company's presence and delivering fire protection solutions across the region. He plans to provide updates on EMEA operations during the company's quarterly conference call scheduled for April 16.

Lakeland Industries manufactures protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders. The company sells products globally to distributors and end users across various industries, including oil, chemical, automotive, construction, and government agencies. The company operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.