The proliferation of outsourcing in the investment management space is apparent, with reliance on third parties for everything from IT to chief investment officers and everything in between. This guest article by Sean R. Wilke, senior managing director and head of growth strategy for global fund and investor services company IQ‑EQ, explores the newfound popularity and acceptance of the outsourced CCO, as well as the evolution and catalysts driving this industry trend. For more insights from Wilke, see “IFI Global Panel: ESG Will Fundamentally Transform Investing in the Coming Decade” (Mar. 12, 2020).