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John L. Calmes Jr.

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-21

John L. Calmes Jr. is the CEO of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP (WRLD).

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Recent coverage has focused on John L. Calmes Jr.'s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of World Acceptance Corporation, effective September 21, 2026, with a base salary of $600,000. The appointment followed an interim CEO period and marks a leadership transition at the NASDAQ-listed company.

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John L. Calmes Jr. is CEO of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP.