---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-22-006255"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XXII"
cik: "0001347858"
company_name: "22nd Century Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-01-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T16:27:59.114611+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# 22nd Century Group appoints CEO James A. Mish to its Board of Directors

## Summary
- James A. Mish, CEO since June 2020, appointed as Class II director effective January 17, 2022.
- Board expanded to seven members; Mish brings expertise in plant science and regulatory approvals (FDA, EMA, EFSA).
- Prior roles include leading Noramco/Purisys (cannabinoid APIs) and Ashland Specialty Ingredients.
- Appointment supports upcoming commercial launches of reduced nicotine tobacco and hemp/cannabis products.
- No family relationships or related transactions disclosed; compensation per prior proxy statement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-22-006255
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XXII
- cik: 0001347858
- company_name: 22nd Century Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-01-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347858/000110465922006255/0001104659-22-006255-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347858/000110465922006255/tm223998-1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-22-006255.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  James A. Mish was appointed as Director at 22nd Century Group, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: On January 17, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of 22nd Century Group, Inc. (the “Company”) expanded the number of directors to seven members and appointed James A. Mish, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to be a director on the Board, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347858/000110465922006255/0001104659-22-006255-index.htm

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