22nd Century Group, Inc. announced the appointment of James A. Mish to its Board of Directors (Board). The addition of Mr. Mish, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at 22nd Century, significantly enhances the Board's depth of experience in the commercialization of science-driven consumer products as the Company prepares to launch its first reduced nicotine content tobacco products and commercially modified hemp/cannabis plant lines. Mr. Mish has served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer since June 2020.

Prior to joining 22nd Century, Mr. Mish led the private equity carve out of Noramco from Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the subsequent spinoff of Purisys from Noramco.