Dave Iben is Chief Investment Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager at Kopernik Global Investors. Prior to this, he managed the $2.7 billion Global Value Long/Short Equity portfolio at Vinik Asset Management. Iben also served as Chief Investment Officer at Tradewinds, where he led investment activities, including portfolio management, research, trading, and risk management. His long-standing performance has led to recognition by nationally known publications such as Bloomberg and Morningstar. He also gained several awards for top performance in global equity fund management.