Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team

Uncovering durable business models anywhere in the world

Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team

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Uncovering durable business models anywhere in the world


Mackenzie Global Equity and Income Team looks the world over for business models that we believe can grow sustainably and generate reliable returns over the long term. 

Compounding growth

We invest in mainly dividend-paying, industry-leading companies that we believe are growing organically and delivering consistent returns. We believe great companies are those with durable competitive advantages in industries with strong thematic tailwinds and predictable long-term economics.

All-weather equity

Our investing style combines the stability of dividends and the growth potential of capital gains, and aims to smooth performance across a market cycle. The Team builds core portfolios that are broadly diversified by country, sector, industry and investment style.

Opportunity oriented

With the flexibility to invest across the value-growth spectrum, we aim to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns, no matter what the world throws at us. With our Dream Team watchlist, we act quickly on opportunities to buy superior companies selling below our estimate of fair value.

Meet our team

Darren McKiernan, CFA

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Head of Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team
Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team

Investment experience since 1995

Darren joined Mackenzie in 2013. He began his investment career in 1995 and has held senior portfolio management roles throughout his career. Prior to joining Mackenzie, Darren was Vice President and Lead Portfolio Manager of a global dividend fund at a leading investment management company. He also co-managed U.S. equities at a global investment firm.

Darren earned an Honours BComm from the University of Manitoba.

Katherine Owen, MBA, CFA

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team

Investment experience since 1996

Katherine joined Mackenzie in 2020. She began her investment career in 1996 and brings experience in equity analysis and portfolio management. Prior to joining Mackenzie, Katherine spent almost 20 years as a senior executive and portfolio manager at a global investment management firm. Earlier in her career, she was an associate portfolio manager at a global equity boutique and an equity analyst at a major Canadian bank.

Katherine earned a BSc in Mathematics and an MBA from Dalhousie University.

Dave Chan, MBA, CFA

Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team

Investment experience since 2007

Dave joined Mackenzie in 2025. He began his investment career in 2007 and has experience across both the sell-side and buy-side. Prior to joining Mackenzie in 2025, Dave led a global equity team at a major Canadian bank, overseeing global and EAFE mandates. Earlier in his career, he joined Mackenzie in 2013 as a senior investment analyst covering global equities on the Global Equity & Income team and subsequently served as a portfolio manager at a Toronto-based investment counsellor.

Dave earned a BSc from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

Our insights

Using options to enhance
yield

James Barnby, AVP, Portfolio Manager on the Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team, explains how the fund’s active options strategy seeks to generate stable monthly income and capital appreciation.

Darren McKiernan on
Performance

Darren McKiernan, Head of the Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team, on what performance means to his team and how they deliver for investors.

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