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Daniel Duncan

Daniel Duncan

Managing Director Business Development and Client Service at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC

San Francisco, CA , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Seafarer Capital PartnersManaging Director Business Development and Client ServiceAug 2014 to Present
Matthews International Capital ManagementVice President-Sales & Client ServiceSep 2007 to Aug 2014
Janus Capital GroupClient Consultant/Team Lead/Acct SpecialistMar 2005 to Aug 2007
Morgan StanleyFinancial AdvisorJan 2001 to Jan 2002

Education

University of Denver

2003 2005

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Arts

1991 1996

Skills & Expertise

Customer Insight
Selling
Segmentation
Customer Service
Health Insurance

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Alex Lusherovich
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Managing DirectorBerkeley, CA , United States
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Brent Clayton
Co-Portfolio ManagerLarkspur, CA , United States
Joel Sebagala
Joel Sebagala
AnalystCA , United States
Kate Jaquet
Kate Jaquet
Co-Portfolio Manager, Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income FundSan Francisco, CA , United States
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Lydia So
Portfolio ManagerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Nicholas Borst
Nicholas Borst
Vice President, Director of China ResearchSan Francisco, CA , United States
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Paul Espinosa
Portfolio ManagerAtherton, CA , United States