Trevor Pierson
About Trevor Pierson
Trevor Pierson is the Director of Finance - Sales & Market Development at General Mills in Mississauga, Ontario, and the President and Founder of Auxiliary Alliance.
Current Role at General Mills
Trevor Pierson currently serves as the Director, Finance - Sales & Market Development at General Mills, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and market development initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and sales to drive growth and profitability.
Career at General Mills
Trevor Pierson has held various senior finance positions at General Mills. He previously served as the Director, Finance - Yogurt from 2019 to 2021, and earlier in 2018. Additionally, he acted as Senior Manager, Finance - Meals & Baking from 2016 to 2018 and as Manager, Finance in 2015-2016. His roles have demonstrated a consistent career progression and versatility in financial management within the company.
Experience at PepsiCo
Before joining General Mills, Trevor Pierson worked at PepsiCo. He was the Manager, Finance - Foodservice for six months in 2015 and the Manager, Finance - Corporate Strategy & Performance from 2013 to 2015. These roles involved critical financial oversight and performance strategy responsibilities, contributing to his robust background in corporate finance.
Founding Auxiliary Alliance
Trevor Pierson is the President and Founder of Auxiliary Alliance, a role he currently holds in Mississauga. His founding of this organization showcases his entrepreneurial skills and leadership capabilities outside of a traditional corporate environment, expanding his professional repertoire.
Educational Background in Finance
Trevor Pierson has a comprehensive educational background in finance. He earned a BCOMM in Finance from Dalhousie University from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he completed the CMA Strategic Leadership Program and achieved his CMA certification from 2010 to 2012, and the CMA Accelerated Program focusing on Finance and Accounting from 2009 to 2010. He also completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSI) in Finance in 2007.
Early Career and Roles at Bacardi
Trevor Pierson has extensive early career experience at Bacardi, where he held multiple finance roles. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Senior Business Analyst, Finance. He then moved to roles as Manager, Finance - Sales & Marketing in 2012-2013, and Manager, Finance - Corporate FP&A in 2012. This depth of experience in both corporate and sales & marketing finance at Bacardi provided a solid foundation for his later senior roles.