Lightwave Logic, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Lightwave Logic, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that on January 6, 2026 the Board appointed Snizhana “Ana” Quan as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective immediately. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of James S. Marcelli from his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and director, which was effective December 31, 2025. Ms. Quan had served as the Company’s Corporate Controller since October 2023.

Key Details

• Appointment date: January 6, 2026 (appointment effective immediately).
• Predecessor: James S. Marcelli retired effective December 31, 2025 (former CFO, COO and director).
• Background: Ms. Quan, age 47, was Corporate Controller at Lightwave Logic since Oct 2023; prior roles include Global Corporate Controller and Assistant Controller at Stolle Machinery (2018–2023), Director of Corporate Accounting & SEC Reporting at Frontier Airlines (2017–2018), and positions at NTT America, Western Union, The Comex Group, and KPMG.
• Credentials & disclosures: She holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) from the University of Colorado and is a Colorado CPA. The 8-K states there are no arrangements, family relationships, or transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) related to her appointment.

Why It Matters A change in the principal financial and accounting officer is material because that person oversees the company’s financial reporting and SEC filings. Ms. Quan’s internal promotion and prior SEC reporting experience suggest continuity in accounting leadership following Mr. Marcelli’s retirement. Investors should note the dates and the company’s confirmation of no related-party issues; any future disclosures on financial results or restatements would be where her role becomes directly observable.