Avista Pharma Names CFO

Eric Evans has been named chief financial officer, Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. Mr. Evans will oversee the company’s finance, purchasing and information technology operations and brings significant experience in leading private equity backed high-growth organizations. 

Mr. Evans has more than 30 years of industry experience having held leadership roles at companies across the pharmaceutical and contract service sectors. Mr. Evans previously served as chief financial officer of Mayne Pharma US, and held the same role at CDMOs: AAIPharma Services and Patheon Inc. He also held positions in the pharmaceutical industry as vice president and controller for Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Sandoz. 

“Eric has a proven track record of providing leadership in financial and operational strategies in growth organizations,” said Patrick Walsh, chief executive officer of Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. “His experience will ensure continued success for the company and our clients, and I am delighted to be working with him again.”