02. Rethinking Investment Leadership: Lessons from OCIO Chetan Ghosh

What does it take to evolve from a traditional chief investment officer to an outsourced CIO leading institutional portfolios at scale?In this episode of The CIO Chair podcast hosts Sean Thompson and Hartej Singh sit down with Chetan Ghosh, OCIO at Schroders Solutions, to explore how the chief investment officer role is transforming, from in-house leadership at Centrica’s pension scheme to managing multi-client strategies at one of the world’s top investment firms.Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Chetan offers rare insight into how CIO's can combine governance, agility, and long-term vision to deliver lasting results.Chet shares his reflections on the challenges of managing risk in real time, building trust with stakeholders, and finding the right balance between structured process and intuitive decision-making. Our conversation also delves into the growing importance of the OCIO model, how it’s reshaping investment governance, and what it means for pension funds, asset owners, and the next generation of investment leaders.Whether you’re a current CIO, an aspiring investment leader, or part of an institutional investment team, this conversation offers a candid look at how modern investment leadership is evolving.Follow 'cio investment club' on LinkedIn, X, and Threads, and visit www.cioinvestmentclub.com for upcoming episodes and exclusive insights.https://www.cioinvestmentclub.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cio-investment-club/posts/?feedView=all