John L. Calmes Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer, WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP · United States
John L. Calmes Jr. is the CEO of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP (WRLD). Jr. is based in the United States.
John L. Calmes Jr. is a finance and strategy executive who joined World Acceptance Corporation in December 2013 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, advancing to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, and Treasurer before being appointed CEO in September 2026. Prior to World Acceptance, he worked as Director of Finance for Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent 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.: FAQ
- Who is John L. Calmes Jr.?
- John L. Calmes Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP, based in United States.
- What company does John L. Calmes Jr. lead?
- John L. Calmes Jr. is CEO of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP.