Accomplished executive with nearly four decades
ofleadership experience to serve company through transition
Company Website:
https://www.loansbyworld.com/
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- (Business Wire)
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD), one of the largest
small-loan consumer finance companies in North America, today announced
that its board of directors has appointed Jim Wanserski as interim
president and chief executive officer effective immediately. Wanserski’s
hiring follows an agreement between Janet Lewis Matricciani and the
company that her role as president and CEO would terminate effective
January 22, 2018 and she would resign as a board member on the same
date. The board has initiated a search to identify a permanent
replacement.
“Jim has nearly four decades of executive leadership experience and we
are grateful for his willingness to step in and provide us with a
seamless transition until a permanent replacement is hired,” said Board
Chair Ken Bramlett, Jr. “His business acumen, impeccable reputation and
substantial experience in business transitions are attributes that will
help us as we strive to enhance operational efficiencies and increase
shareholder value.”
Throughout his career, Wanserski has worked in telecommunications,
technology and other industries. He served in executive, operations,
regulatory and finance positions with MCI, Telecom*USA and Sprint. Prior
to launching his consulting firm, Wanserski & Associates, he worked for
a specialty telecom division within Arthur Andersen Business Consulting
and a consulting firm, Morris-Anderson & Associates, Ltd.
“I look forward to working closely with the board and World’s nearly
5,000 employees to assure our customers continue to receive the
first-class loan experiences they expect and deserve,” said Wanserski.
“My priority is to build upon the company’s recent successes and ongoing
positive programs, while working with the board to identify and engage
the best candidate.”
Wanserski’s interim executive engagements have included serving as chief
operating officer in a project for a regional cellular firm preparing
for a strategic sale; chief financial officer for a manufacturing
company transitioning to a new owner; and senior vice president for a $1
billion division of a national telecom company. As an industry leading
consultant, he has also worked with numerous clients, alliance partners
and professional services firms throughout the country in directing and
executing significant projects and executive assignments.
About World Acceptance Corporation
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) is one of the largest
small-loan consumer finance companies, operating 1,331 offices in 15
U.S. states and Mexico. For more information, visit www.loansbyworld.com.
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