WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avila Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing a novel class of small molecule drugs, known as covalent drugs, that treat diseases through protein silencing, announced today the appointment of Daniel S. Lynch as executive chairman to Avila’s board of directors. In this role, Mr. Lynch will be actively involved in guiding Avila’s strategy and directing the company’s product development plans for novel covalent drugs. Mr. Lynch brings more than 20 years of experience serving in management positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.