World Acceptance Corporation (“World Acceptance” or “the Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Calmes Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Mr. Calmes most recently served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, and Treasurer.
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“John has a deep understanding of our business and is largely responsible for the financial discipline we have maintained and our strong balance sheet,” said Board Chairman Ken Bramlett Jr. “He has the respect of the organization and will hit the ground running. The Board is confident that John is the right person to serve as our CEO and believes that he and his team can create value for our shareholders and the customers we serve.”
“I’m honored by the Board’s confidence and excited to lead World Acceptance into its next chapter,” said Mr. Calmes. “For more than 60 years, this Company has been committed to helping our customers achieve their financial goals, and I look forward to building on that legacy alongside our talented team. I’m optimistic about the future and the opportunities ahead as we continue to build on our solid foundation and deliver positive results for our stakeholders. Through two and a half months of the second fiscal quarter, our business is producing strong results similar to what we reported in the first quarter.”
In his most recent role with the Company, Mr. Calmes oversaw financial strategy, capital markets activities and corporate strategy initiatives. Prior to joining World Acceptance, he served as Director of Finance — Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and previously as a Senior Manager at PwC, where he specialized in serving publicly listed banking and capital markets clients. Mr. Calmes holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and a Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.
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