Pall-Ex CEO Kevin Buchanan: Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire

Kevin Buchanan, Group CEO of Leicestershire-based palletised freight distribution network Pall-Ex, has been formally recognised as a Deputy Lieutenant for Leicestershire. Kevin was commissioned during 2025 by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE CStJ, in honour of his exceptional service to the local community. This commission was formally recognised, alongside four other new Deputy Lieutenants, at a ceremony at County Hall in February.

Under his leadership, Pall-Ex became the first pallet network in the UK to receive the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the highest level of honour for employers demonstrating outstanding support for the Armed Forces community. This support includes a continued commitment to supporting veterans in the workplace, forces-friendly commitments and policies, alongside ongoing engagement with multiple veteran-focused charities. Kevin has emphasised that supporting the Armed Forces community is not a one-off initiative, but a long-term commitment embedded in Pall-Ex's core values.

Beyond veteran support, Kevin plays a growing role in wider social impact initiatives across the county. More recently, Kevin joined a county-wide partnership working to establish a Homelessness Charter and Covenant for Leicestershire and Rutland. As Deputy Lieutenant, Kevin will fulfil this responsibility by representing the Lord-Lieutenant at civic engagements, supporting Citizenship Ceremonies, attending remembrance events, and assisting with the honours and awards process for local organisations.

Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur OBE CStJ said: "The Lieutenancy has enjoyed longstanding links with the uniformed services and with local community and voluntary organisations of Leicester and Leicestershire.

These links are further enhanced following the appointments of these very deserving candidates."

For interviews with any of the newly appointed Deputy Lieutenants, please contact the Lieutenancy Office on 0116 305 6002 or email [email protected]

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