Brandon Barksdale is a respected strategic advisor and cannabis executive, and the former Chief Executive Officer of Remedy Maryland, one of the state’s most recognized and top-performing cannabis retail operators. With hands-on operational and advisory experience across many of the nation’s cannabis markets, Brandon has led organizations through growth, restructuring, and expansion across cultivation, processing, and retail. His leadership is defined by a creative, solutions-oriented approach, balancing data-driven discipline with the ability to adapt quickly within an ever-changing regulatory climate.

As a former CEO of a vertically integrated Colorado operator, Brandon developed a reputation for designing and executing innovative operational frameworks that bridged compliance, culture, and commercial success. His forward-thinking strategies, ranging from agile licensing models and brand integration to vertically optimized supply chains have helped drive measurable gains in efficiency and profitability. His unique ability to connect process and regulatory insight with market execution continues to make him a trusted voice among operators, investors, and regulators alike.

Brandon’s background also includes leadership roles at CohnReznick LLP and FTI Consulting and where he advised private equity funds, family offices, and large publicly traded organizations on financial strategy, performance improvement, and enterprise transformation. Today, he remains a sought-after advisor and speaker, known for his creative perspective on navigating the complexities of cannabis regulation, scaling sustainable operations, and unlocking value across the evolving U.S. cannabis landscape.