“Every Time You Walk in the Room, You’re Being Evaluated” –Ricky Hopson, Catalent Group President and Chief of Staff

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In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman talks with Ricky Hopson, Group President, Clinical and Specialty Services at Catalent and Chief of Staff. With over 25 years at Catalent, Ricky has navigated roles across finance, operations, and executive leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll learn: How Ricky's finance background shaped his leadership across multiple functions Why expertise in both finance and operations drives success How to build cross-functional teams and plan for succession at every level How to create positive client relationships, even during high-pressure negotiations What makes a great CFO and how leadership roles are evolving today Share this episode with a senior leader who's balancing multi-functional responsibilities. For more tools, insights, and strategies to lead with clarity and credibility, visit Elizabeth’s website , take the C-Suite Readiness Assessment , and