Chris Canazaro

Background

About Chris Canazaro

I am a Senior Managing Director in Silicon Valley Bank’s Life Science & Healthcare division, where I lead a team focused on credit origination and portfolio management across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. I work with clients ranging from Series A startups to public companies, providing strategic credit solutions that enable growth and innovation in the life science and healthcare sectors. Since joining SVB in 2014, I have held senior leadership roles across technology, specialty, and corporate banking, including serving as Market Manager in the Southeast, Senior Credit Officer in the Wine Division, and Co-Head of Corporate Banking Credit Solutions. These experiences have strengthened my ability to manage large, complex portfolios, structure creative financing solutions, and guide high-performing teams through change. My expertise spans credit structuring, portfolio management, risk assessment, and strategic business development, with a focus on aligning capital with opportunity in dynamic industries. I am passionate about building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and fostering team success while driving long-term organizational value. Core Competencies -Credit Structuring & Portfolio Management -Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance -Strategic Business Development -Leadership & Talent Development