We at World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) are proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin E. Robinson III to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Robinson is Chief Administrative Officer at Taylor Strategy — a sports and entertainment PR firm — where he is responsible for oversight of critical operational and strategic functions, including performance management, risk management, compliance, corporate social responsibility, ethics, talent and diversity, equity and inclusion. He also serves on the board of directors at fintech company Bottomline Technologies. Mr. Robinson brings expertise in strategy, marketing and risk management, with previous senior executive and C-suite roles at Prudential Annuities, where he was responsible for strategy, business development, innovation, diversity, change management and ethics, as well as Bank of America and Mastercard.
Mr. Robinson also previously served as a Lieutenant and public affairs officer for the US Navy Reserve, a member of the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council and as a congressional advisor to the US House of Representatives Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
“We are excited and grateful to welcome Benjamin E. Robinson III as World Acceptance Corporation embarks on the next phase in its strategic development,” said Chad Prashad, President and CEO of World Acceptance. “As we pursue new priorities focused on improving the overall financial wellness of our customers, we expect that the addition of Ben will add strength and leadership in strategy, marketing and technology to our already outstanding board of directors.”
