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Russ Becker

President and Chief Executive Officer, APi Group Corporation

Search every verified Russ Becker interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Russ Becker, president and CEO of APi Group, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 results during an earnings call on July 2, 2026. He stated that the company ended the quarter with a record backlog surpassing $5 billion for the first time in its history, and said APi remains focused on data centers, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and critical national infrastructure. Becker also said that demand for data center projects is expected to outpace capacity through 2030, and that the company would remain disciplined in pursuing projects with a high degree of confidence. Becker addressed merger and acquisition strategy during the call, saying there was no change in the company's focus on fire life safety, security, elevator and escalator services as top priorities, while also expressing interest in HVAC service opportunities if the right conditions arose. He emphasized that APi is a services-first business that also performs project work, and said the company would continue to focus on project and customer selection to build a resilient long-term business. In closing remarks, he thanked employees and shareholders for their support.

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