Kevin McLoughlin MBE is the founder and Managing Director of London-based SME McLoughlin Group Holdings Ltd. Kevin started the business in 1988. The company has been an avid supporter of apprenticeships. The company employs several tutors who help train apprentices in painting and decorating and since 2012 have offered a four-week pre-employment programme for all ages. Kevin is a Route Panel Member for Construction for the Institute for Apprenticeships. Kevin was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to skills and apprenticeships, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Builders. Kevin also is a Member of GMB, Liveryman of Painters and Stainers, Member of F.C.I.O.B., Freeman of the City of London, Member of the Federation of Master Builders Training Group, Member of the London Regional Construction Training Group, Member of MCA Industry Advisory Group, FIR Steering Group, Islington Skills & Strategy Delivery Group and Islington Living Wage Place Action Group.