The International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA) is proud to announce that APi Group, a global, market-leading provider of fire and life safety services headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, has joined its Board of Directors as a Governing Member effective today. Representing APi Group on the IFSA Board will be Andy McCleery, President and CEO of APi International, the company’s international business division. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing water-based fire protection systems that save lives and protect property around the world.
Founded in 1926, APi Group has grown into one of the largest fire and life safety services companies in the world. With more than 500 locations worldwide and approximately 29,000 employees, APi provides fire protection, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty services across North America, Europe, and beyond. The company’s fire protection offerings span the full lifecycle of fire suppression systems, including design, installation, inspection, service, and monitoring, serving customers in healthcare, critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution, and high-tech industries. APi Group’s inspection-first strategy prioritizes recurring, non-discretionary services that keep fire protection systems operating as intended every day.
“We are excited to welcome APi Group to the IFSA Board of Directors as a Governing Member,” said Mark E. Fessenden, Managing Director of IFSA. “APi Group is one of the most respected names in fire and life safety services globally. Their commitment to inspection-first service, combined with their rapidly expanding international platform, makes them a tremendous addition to the IFSA community. Andy McCleery’s deep experience in fire protection, combined with APi’s global scale, will strengthen our collective ability to advance education, advocacy, and the adoption of water-based fire suppression systems in markets around the world.”
Andy McCleery brings extensive experience in fire protection and life safety. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, McCleery joined APi Group in 2006 and has held several leadership roles within the organization. He holds an Executive MBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. As President and CEO of APi International, he leads the company’s international fire protection operations, which are actively expanding across Europe and other global markets.
As a Governing Member, APi Group will play an active role in shaping IFSA’s strategic work in global partnerships, industry integrity, water-based fire suppression education and training, and regulatory advancement. APi Group joins a distinguished and growing group of industry leaders working together to elevate best practices, expand fire safety knowledge, and support the worldwide adoption of fire suppression technologies that reduce the devastating impact of fire on people, property, and communities.
About APi Group Corporation
APi Group is a global, market-leading business services provider of fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty services, with a substantial recurring revenue base and more than 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and contracted services to a broad base of long-standing customers across industries, driven by a culture of entrepreneurial leadership and a commitment to safety.