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MKM Building Supplies founder David Kilburn has been honoured with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by HRH The Princess Royal at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
At the investiture, which took place on January 31, 2024, received his award alongside 10 other CBE recipients, as well those receiving OBEs and MBEs. Accompanied by his wife, Linda, and daughters, Vicky and Georgina, the event was a family celebration and was followed by a gathering with close friends and family at a London restaurant.
Kilburn said: “It was a once in a lifetime experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. It’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication of everyone who has been a part of my journey, especially my family, friends, and colleagues at MKM.”
He was named in the King’s first birthday honours last year for his remarkable contributions to the construction industry and his extensive charitable work.
Since co-founding MKM alongside Peter Murray in 1995, he has grown the company from a single site in Hull to over 100 branches across the UK, turning it into a £1 billion turnover operation.
