Published: Jun 01, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:EVLO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered medicines, today announced the appointment of Mark Plinio as Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 14, 2021. Mr. Plinio brings significant pharmaceutical sales and marketing leadership to Evelo, including experience building and managing blockbuster brands through all stages of commercialization. “We are pleased to welcome Mark to Evelo as we look forward to key milestones across our broad portfolio of SINTAX medicines, and continue building our team for the future,” said Simba Gill, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Evelo. “Mark’s leadership and broad experience launching blockbuster products will be essential as we build the late-stage development and commercial capabilities needed to become a multi-product company delivering on the full promise of our therapies to patients around the world.”