Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) CFO assumes principal accounting role
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ocugen, Inc. reports a leadership change in its finance function. Effective May 29, 2026, Ramesh Ramachandran resigned as Chief Accounting Officer, a role that also carried responsibility as principal accounting officer.
Following his resignation, on June 3, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Rita Johnson-Greene was appointed as principal accounting officer. Her employment terms and background were previously described in a Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2026. The company states there are no special arrangements behind her appointment, no family relationships with directors or executives, and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Key Figures
CAO resignation effective date: May 29, 2026
Principal accounting officer appointment date: June 3, 2026
Company phone number: (484) 328-4701
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CAO resignation effective date
May 29, 2026
Resignation of Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran
Principal accounting officer appointment date
June 3, 2026
CFO Rita Johnson-Greene appointed principal accounting officer
Company phone number
(484) 328-4701
Ocugen principal executive offices contact
Key Terms
principal accounting officer, emerging growth company, Regulation S-K, Item 404(a)
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principal accounting officer financial
"was appointed as the Company’s principal accounting officer"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Regulation S-K regulatory
"requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.
Item 404(a) regulatory
"transactions involving Ms. Johnson-Greene requiring disclosure under Item 404(a)"
FAQ
What leadership change did Ocugen (OCGN) disclose in this Form 8-K?
Ocugen disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran resigned effective May 29, 2026. The company then appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Rita Johnson-Greene, as principal accounting officer on June 3, 2026, consolidating key finance and accounting oversight roles under her.
Who is now Ocugen (OCGN)’s principal accounting officer?
Ocugen’s principal accounting officer is now Chief Financial Officer Rita Johnson-Greene. She was appointed to this role on June 3, 2026, after the resignation of former Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran, and her prior employment terms were previously described in a February 9, 2026 Form 8-K.
When did Ocugen (OCGN)’s Chief Accounting Officer resign?
Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran resigned effective May 29, 2026. This change removed him from the principal accounting officer role, prompting Ocugen to designate its existing Chief Financial Officer, Rita Johnson-Greene, as the new principal accounting officer several days later.
Does Ocugen (OCGN) report any special arrangements behind Rita Johnson-Greene’s appointment?
Ocugen states there are no arrangements or understandings with any persons under which Rita Johnson-Greene was appointed principal accounting officer. The filing emphasizes that her appointment is not tied to side agreements or special relationships beyond her existing position as Chief Financial Officer.
Where were Ocugen (OCGN)’s prior disclosures on Rita Johnson-Greene’s role provided?
Ocugen states that material terms of Rita Johnson-Greene’s employment agreement and her biographical information were previously included in a Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2026. Those prior disclosures are incorporated by reference into this leadership change report.