Kanan joined CVC DIF in 2021 and is based in New York. She is managing the New York office, is Co-Head for the firm in North America and Global Head of Digital Infrastructure. Kanan was appointed to partner on the 1st of October 2023.

Kanan is recognised within the infrastructure industry as an expert in telecoms, including data centres and fibre.

Prior to joining CVC DIF, she worked at private investment firms Upper Bay and Digital Bridge, where she was part of the team leading data center investments. Prior experience also includes roles at JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank advising companies across North America, LATAM and Asia and execution of high-profile M&A and capital raising transactions.

Kanan holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from the University of Chicago.