A. Alexander (Sandy) McLean III served as the CEO of World Acceptance Corporation from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. He has a long history with the company, starting in 1989 as Chief Financial Officer and working his way up...
A. Alexander (Sandy) McLean III served as the CEO of World Acceptance Corporation from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. He has a long history with the company, starting in 1989 as Chief Financial Officer and working his way up to CEO after serving as Executive Vice President. Under his leadership, the company focused on many performance metrics like earnings per share and expense control, tying his pay directly to the company's success. In fiscal year 2014, he earned a total compensation package of $1,067,180, which included a significant bonus based on the company's performance. McLean's leadership was marked by steady growth for World Acceptance, which specializes in financial services. He transitioned the company during a period of change and left it in the hands of his successor, Janet Matricciani, as part of a succession plan he helped establish. Apart from his role at World Acceptance, he also has a rich background in community service, having served on various boards including the United Way of Greenville County and the Cancer Society of Greenville County.