Geoff Balderson brings more than 25 years of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and regulatory governance. Throughout his career, he has served as chief financial officer and director for multiple publicly traded companies across diverse industries, where he played a central role in financial structuring, operational oversight, and integrated business strategy. His leadership has contributed to the successful development of companies navigating public market environments, compliance frameworks, and growth transitions.

Geoff is the founder and president of Harmony Corporate Services, a firm that supports public and private companies with corporate administration, financial management, and strategic planning. His extensive background positions him as a key contributor to organizations seeking disciplined financial operations and strong governance foundations.
He replaces Dr. Konita Wilks as director, with the company expressing gratitude for her contributions and wishing her continued success.

Mr. Kou is a highly accomplished executive and investor with a multi-sector background spanning technology, healthcare, media, infrastructure, and emerging digital markets.
Currently a managing director at Wildcat Equity Partners, a U.S.-based family office, he oversees investment initiatives across high-growth verticals, including AI-driven platforms and frontier technologies.

Previously, he served as chief executive officer and board member of Leef Brands, a publicly traded multistate operator in the regulated cannabis sector. Under his leadership, the company completed several acquisitions, expanded its brand portfolio, and ultimately merged with one of California’s largest manufacturers. He was responsible for M&A strategy, public market operations, capital structuring, and long-term organizational direction, transforming Leef from a single-brand business into one of the state’s largest operators.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Kou co-founded Block Partners, a merchant banking and advisory firm supporting blockchain and distributed-ledger companies, as well as Mavan Capital Partners, an investment firm specializing in bringing technology opportunities to Canadian public markets.

His background also includes senior leadership at Steve Nash Enterprises, where he managed a portfolio of companies in media, sports, entertainment, and wellness—including Indochino, Sharecare, the Vancouver Whitecaps, Onebode, and the Steve Nash Sports Club and Fitness World. He additionally served as a board proxy for the fitness chain during its expansion.

He began his professional journey in investment banking at Houlihan Lokey and holds a degree from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. His broad experience in operations, acquisitions, and capital markets provides strategic depth to companies positioning for high-growth environments.