APi Group CEO and leadership

Russell (Russ) Becker is the president and chief executive officer of APi Group Inc., the billion-dollar parent company to more than 40 independent construction and construction-related businesses. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., APi Group ranks No. 5 on ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list.

The privately-held company provides fire protection, and industrial and specialty construction throughout the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Founded in 1926, APi Group provides innovative solutions to the construction industry while it builds leaders and builds a safer environment.

Michael Miller is a Co-Founder and CFO at APi Group Inc and is based in Israel. He has worked as Senior Audit Associate at KPMG; Partner at Gindi Caspi, Law Office & Notary גינדי כספי, עורכי דין ונוטריונים; and Senior Associate Lawyer and Head of Tax Department at Gindi Caspi, Law Office & Notary גינדי כספי, עורכי דין ונוטריונים. Michael attended The College of Management Academic Studies between 2016 and 2018 and Tel Aviv University between 2006 and 2010.

Paul Grunau is a Chief Learning Officer at APi Group Inc and Project Manager at Grunau Company and is based in New Brighton, Minnesota. He has worked as Chief Operating Officer at APi Group Inc. Paul works or has worked as President at Grunau Company. He studied at Brown University in Providence in the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantat, Brown University between 1983 and 1987, and Northwestern University - Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

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Russell (Russ) Becker is the president and chief executive officer of APi Group Inc., the billion-dollar parent company to more than 40 independent construction and construction-related businesses. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., APi Group ranks No. 5 on ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list.

The privately-held company provides fire protection, and industrial and specialty construction throughout the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Founded in 1926, APi Group provides innovative solutions to the construction industry while it builds leaders and builds a safer environment.

Michael Miller is a Co-Founder and CFO at APi Group Inc and is based in Israel. He has worked as Senior Audit Associate at KPMG; Partner at Gindi Caspi, Law Office & Notary גינדי כספי, עורכי דין ונוטריונים; and Senior Associate Lawyer and Head of Tax Department at Gindi Caspi, Law Office & Notary גינדי כספי, עורכי דין ונוטריונים. Michael attended The College of Management Academic Studies between 2016 and 2018 and Tel Aviv University between 2006 and 2010.

Russell (Russ) Becker is the president and chief executive officer of APi Group Inc., the billion-dollar parent company to more than 40 independent construction and construction-related businesses. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., APi Group ranks No. 5 on ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list.

The privately-held company provides fire protection, and industrial and specialty construction throughout the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Founded in 1926, APi Group provides innovative solutions to the construction industry while it builds leaders and builds a safer environment.

Talented, innovative corporate leader offering blend of sales, marketing, manufacturing, and strategic sourcing expertise, mergers and acquisition, strengthened by chemical engineering background and superb R&D capabilities.

Key Strengths

Operations Leadership • Sales / Marketing Strategies • Product Development • Engineering / Manufacturing • Plastics / Packaging Sector • Entrepreneurial • P&L / Budgeting • Team Building / Leadership • Acquisition / Integration • Start-up Expertise • Contract Negotiation • Global Sourcing

Summary of Qualifications

● Sustained excellence in directing full range of operations within multi-facility production / manufacturing environments, including sourcing, P&L, budget and cost control, team building, and quality assurance.

● Engineering background and entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive product development and innovation and penetrate highly competitive markets. Strong business start-up and acquisition / integration skills.

● Excellent communicator and relationship builder with ability to build productive, multi-functional teams, establish global sourcing networks, and negotiate large, complex contracts offering favorable terms.

● Proven ability to utilize consultative sales capabilities to identify solutions that meet specific client needs; comfortable working with and presenting highly technical information to diverse audiences.