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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).
Recent developments
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. is CEO of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP.