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Our team.

The Harlo team combines extensive real estate expertise with end-to-end capabilities, spanning land acquisition, development management, project financing and institutional asset management.

Jeffrey Kimel

President & CEO

Jeffrey Kimel is the President and CEO of Harlo Capital. At Harlo Capital, Jeffrey leads the executive team and oversees Harlo’s growth strategy. He is chiefly responsible for providing strategic oversight for raising capital, investment management, project acquisitions, as well as seeking new development opportunities and partners.

Jeffrey actively serves on various boards and charitable organizations and is highly committed to helping them carry out their individual missions. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the SickKids Foundation and is a co-founder of ‘The Tourney’ (an annual golf and/or pond hockey tournament in support of various children’s charities).

Previously, he sat on the board of CAMH Hospital Foundation, SickKids Campaign Cabinet and co-chaired the Barrie to Baycrest annual bike ride. Jeffrey is also a Director at Overactive Media, PolicyMe, and Shake Shack Canada. In addition, he formerly sat on the board for the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club and was a Director at the Chase Hospitality Group.

Andrew Lepper

Chief Financial Officer · CFA, CPA, CGA

Andrew Lepper is the Chief Financial Officer at Harlo Capital. Andrew joined Harlo in 2018, bringing with him 22 years of professional experience managing real estate investments and financial assets on behalf of private and institutional investors. Prior to joining Harlo, Andrew was Chief Financial Officer at Freed Developments, where he was directly responsible for leading Freed's financial reporting and management team.

At Freed, Andrew also provided strategic guidance to the development, sales and construction divisions. Prior to this, Andrew was an Investment Consultant and Asset Manager on behalf of Ontario-based, multi-employer pension plans representing more than $2 billion in total assets. Andrew’s accreditation includes Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

He is also a CGA member of the Chartered Public Accountants Association of Ontario and currently sits on the board of KIP Canada.

Geoffrey Nelles

Chief Operating Officer

Geoffrey Nelles is the Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate and Operations at Harlo Capital. Geoff joined the team in 2020. He brings with him experience in both the private and public real estate sectors, spanning from corporate strategy and innovation to leasing and property development. As Harlo’s Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate and Operations, Geoff evaluates real estate opportunities, leads the analyst team and oversees the delivery of projects.

Prior to joining Harlo, Geoff led a team at SmartCentres REIT tasked with the ongoing strategic management, master planning, development, intensification and disposition of a portfolio of assets. Concurrently, he facilitated an initiative with the senior executive team to refine the REIT’s corporate strategy and consulted on the expansion of PenguinPickUp across Canada.

Prior to SmartCentres, Geoff led the Real Estate functions for Walmart in Canada through a period of expansion and transformation. Geoff currently sits on real estate advisory board for the Salvation Army. In 2018, he became an alumnus of the Harvard Business School.

Linda Peredo

Executive Vice President, Finance

Linda Peredo is the Executive Vice President of Finance at Harlo Capital. Linda joined Harlo in 2018, bringing with her over two decades of industry experience. As Vice President of Finance, Linda is responsible for management of the Accounting and Finance team, participating in budgeting and reporting and overseeing all Tax Compliance.

Before joining Harlo Capital, Linda spent 18 years at Freed Developments as Executive Vice President of Finance. During this time, Linda led a group of ten senior accounting managers, specializing in development and construction. During her tenure at Freed, Linda significantly contributed to the successful release of over 3,000 condominium units, oversaw the construction and operations of a golf course, and supervised activities in multiple hospitality holdings.

Linda’s honest and hands on style makes her a valuable mentor and collaborator at Harlo Capital.

The wider team