Evoke Pharma has appointed Greg Pyszczymuka to its Board of Directors.

This marks the second board member appointment by Nantahala Capital Management, reinforcing its continued confidence in Evoke’s commercial strategy and growth potential.

Pyszczymuka is a proven commercial leader with extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales, market access, and revenue growth. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Aytu BioPharma, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in the commercialization of prescription products, where he has played a pivotal role in driving the company to operational profitability.

Under his leadership, Aytu has strengthened its financial performance and achieved sustainable revenue growth over the past two years. His expertise in expanding prescription product revenues and optimizing commercial operations has contributed to Aytu’s continued financial momentum.

“We are excited to welcome Greg to our Board of Directors. His deep expertise in commercial strategy and revenue optimization, coupled with his success in driving robust financial performance, aligns perfectly with Evoke’s ongoing growth trajectory. As we continue expanding access to Gimoti®, Greg’s insights will be instrumental in helping us strengthen our market presence and enhance shareholder value,” said Matt D'Onofrio, CEO of Evoke Pharma.

Prior to Aytu, he held senior commercial leadership roles at Neos Therapeutics, including Vice President, Commercial Strategy & Market Access, and Vice President, Commercial. Over his 20-year career, he has built and led high-performing teams across sales, brand management, managed markets, and business development. His career also includes leadership positions at Aqua Pharmaceuticals (an Almirall company), Iroko Pharmaceuticals, Zogenix, and Endo Pharmaceuticals. He holds a BS from Rutgers University and an MBA. from Argosy University.

Pyszczymuka commented, “I am honored to join Evoke’s Board of Directors at this exciting time. Evoke’s commitment to addressing the needs of patients with diabetic gastroparesis resonates deeply with me, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive commercial success. With Gimoti® gaining market traction, I see tremendous opportunities to further expand adoption and accelerate growth.”