Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan is a Director in the Investments Group and Equity Research Analyst at Brandes Investment Partners, based in San Diego, CA. He is also a Senior Analyst on the Basic Materials Research Team and a voting member of the Small-Mid Cap Investment Committee. As a limited partner of the firm's parent company, Chris helps guide investment decisions and strategy focused on global equities, particularly in international small- and mid-cap markets.

Chris specializes in analyzing companies within the basic materials sector, with a noted expertise in energy and oil & gas, including European integrated oil firms, U.S. energy equipment suppliers, and natural gas companies. His research also covers broader opportunities within small- and mid-cap equities outside the U.S., focusing on companies trading below intrinsic value and those capable of navigating cyclical commodity markets.

Prior to joining Brandes in 2006, Chris worked as an M&A Analyst at NCR Corporation. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Dayton and an MBA (with honors) in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With over two decades of industry experience, he has contributed thought leadership on value-oriented investing and the complexities of commodity and energy market cycles.