Interview with the EVP & CFO: YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW)

Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> September 4, 2012

Jamie G. Pierson is Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer of YRC Worldwide Inc. As the leader of the company’s financial organization, Mr. Pierson is responsible for the areas of corporate finance, treasury, cash management, accounting, tax and risk management. In addition to supporting the holding company, Mr. Pierson’s team also assists the individual operating companies when and where needed. Mr. Pierson joined YRC Worldwide in 2011, after serving as Interim CFO. Previously, he was a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal North America, where he focused on out-of-court restructurings and company-side senior management advisory. It was in this role that Mr. Pierson first worked with YRC Worldwide, and subsequently was involved with all aspects of the company’s financial operations and ensuing restructuring. Prior to A&M, Mr. Pierson was VP, Corporate Development and Integration, with Greatwide Logistics Services. He also was a Managing Director with FTI Capital Advisors, and in the finance advisory group of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin. Mr. Pierson graduated from the University of Texas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and accounting, and later a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and entrepreneurship. Profile

TWST: If you would, please start by introducing our readers to YRC Worldwide with a brief company history and an overview of your operations today.

Mr. Pierson: Historically,

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