Daniel Duncan
Managing Director Business Development and Client Service at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC
About
Daniel Duncan is the Managing Director of Business Development and Client Service at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC, based in San Francisco, CA. In this role, he oversees the firm’s business development strategies and manages client relationships, focusing on institutional investors such as multi-family offices, large RIAs, endowments, and retirement consultants. His work emphasizes fostering long-term partnerships through trust, credibility, and high-touch client engagement.
At Seafarer, Daniel specializes in raising and servicing capital for global emerging market strategies, specifically overseeing business development for funds like the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund and the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund. He regularly contributes to discussions on emerging markets, risk management, and the nuances of state-owned enterprises, reflecting his expertise in these sectors.
His previous experience includes serving as Vice President at Matthews International Capital Management, where he led business development in Asia-focused equities, and as a client consultant at Janus Capital Group. Daniel holds a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Texas Tech University and an International M.B.A. from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business, and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer Capital Partners | Managing Director Business Development and Client Service | Aug 2014 to Present | — |
| Matthews International Capital Management | Vice President-Sales & Client Service | Sep 2007 to Aug 2014 | — |
| Janus Capital Group | Client Consultant/Team Lead/Acct Specialist | Mar 2005 to Aug 2007 | — |
| Morgan Stanley | Financial Advisor | Jan 2001 to Jan 2002 | — |
Education
University of Denver
2003 — 2005
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts
1991 — 1996
Skills & Expertise
Others at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | Berkeley, CA , United States | |
B Brent Clayton | Co-Portfolio Manager | Larkspur, CA , United States |
| Analyst | CA , United States | |
| Co-Portfolio Manager, Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
L Lydia So | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Vice President, Director of China Research | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
P Paul Espinosa | Portfolio Manager | Atherton, CA , United States |