SANTA MONICA, USA // Kanan Bhatt-Shah is the Vice President of Brand & Marketing for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the first-of-its-kind single professional women’s league featuring the best hockey players from around the globe. Comprised of six teams across Canada and the U.S., the PWHL is unified by a singular vision: to build the greatest women’s hockey league in the world, one that engages and inspires young players. In her role, Kanan is focused on rallying avid fans, driving growth across new fanbases and elevating the accessibility and popularity of the sport for generations to come.

Prior to joining the PWHL, Kanan led brand development at top creative companies, including Prophet Brand Strategy and Johannes Leonardo, and served as a brand strategy and marketing leader within the Ignite Venture Studio and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment portfolios.

Kanan holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a BS from Boston University’s College of Communication. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Kanan is passionate about helping women navigate transformative life and health challenges with resilience, humor and grace.