Collective Brains Academy

Trent Gillespie is a seasoned Senior Technical Business Leader and Innovation Expert with 15+ years of experience. He specializes in driving business innovation, transformation, global expansion, program execution, team management, and scaling high-growth companies. Trent founded an innovation consulting practice, fostering innovation adoption and growth for startups and enterprises by applying high-tech practices from Amazon and other industry leaders. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies on restructuring for innovation.

Throughout his career, Trent has achieved remarkable milestones. He established and led the first team to drive global expansion for Amazon, resulting in reduced costs, improved effectiveness, and accelerated growth. As a leader, he successfully managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios, overseeing transactions, and driving innovative solutions for low-cost and high-accuracy payments. Trent played a pivotal role in making Amazon Last Mile Technology the largest US last-mile delivery provider. He spearheaded the global expansion efforts for Amazon Last Mile, including the launch of Amazon delivery in Japan and the introduction of various innovative services such as in-home delivery and photo on delivery. He also led the program that achieved profitability for Amazon Fresh, overseeing its successful launch across the United States and the United Kingdom. He spearheaded global expansion efforts and led transformation programs, optimizing operational processes on a global scale. He has established global privacy standards for Amazon Alexa, managing comprehensive programs to ensure Alexa's compliance with privacy regulations worldwide. Trent also took ownership of child data privacy compliance globally for Amazon, solidifying Alexa's position as the most trusted digital assistant on the market.

Trent's leadership principles center around a coach-minded approach, fostering growth, development, and high performance within teams. He believes that innovation drives growth, diversity creates value, and being a global citizen is paramount. With his extensive experience and coaching expertise, Trent empowers individuals and organizations to reach their full potential and achieve exceptional results. Connect with Trent Gillespie to benefit from his expertise in driving business strategy, fostering innovation, optimizing operational processes, and leading high-performing teams. Together, you can achieve transformative success in your organization.