Cana Iwahara
Cana Iwahara is an HR Director at EQT, partnering with the North America Infrastructure and Private Equity leadership teams to drive people strategy. She works closely with investment professionals across both business lines, leading talent priorities and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Cana joined EQT in 2026. Prior to EQT, she served as Senior Vice President, HR Business Partner for Macquarie Asset Management Private Markets from 2019 to 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from New York University.
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- Private Capital EU & NA Specialist Functions

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