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 “Sanctions 101: Their Impact on Private Fund Investors and Investments (Part Two of Three)” (Sep. 20, 2022).