Simon Cantan

Simon Cantan is a seasoned finance professional specializing in private infrastructure investment, currently serving as a Senior Associate at CBRE Investment Management since July 2023. Previously held the role of Infrastructure Associate at AXA Investment Managers for five years and worked as an Investment Consultant in Hong Kong and Paris. Simon has experience as an Infrastructure Analyst at Ardian, where responsibilities included assessing private equity opportunities and participating in asset management activities. Earlier career stages include M&A Analyst positions at Armor Capital, where Simon engaged in M&A deals and fundraising efforts, and a Transaction Services Analyst role at KPMG France, focusing on financial due diligence. Simon co-founded SmartCard, a cultural crowdshipping firm, and has received recognition for entrepreneurial efforts with the ATALE Business Prize in 2014. Academic credentials include degrees from HEC Paris, TBS Education, and Lycée Louis-le-Grand.