World Acceptance appoints Janet Matricciani as interim CEO

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) appointed Janet Matricciani as interim president and chief executive officer effective April 13, 2026, according to a company statement.

The appointment follows the resignation of R. Chad Prashad as president and CEO to pursue other opportunities. The board has initiated a search for a permanent replacement.

Matricciani previously served as CEO of World Acceptance and led operational improvements during her prior tenure. She brings experience across financial services, technology-enabled tourism, and education sectors. Since leaving her previous CEO role, she has held senior executive and advisory positions focused on operational improvement and growth.

"Janet previously served as our CEO and led a period of significant transformation for the Company, implementing systems and improving operations," said Board Chair Ken Bramlett, Jr.

World Acceptance Corporation, founded in 1962, provides personal installment loans and tax preparation services through more than 1,000 branches across 16 states. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company serves over one million customers annually.

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