FirstCash Holdings Announces CEO Transition and Board Changes

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. announced a planned CEO transition on July 22, 2026. Current CEO and Vice Chairman Rick Wessel will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2027, and will continue serving in that role for at least three years. The Board has appointed current President and Chief Operating Officer Brent Stuart to succeed Wessel as CEO effective the same date. Stuart, age 56, has served as President and COO since September 2016 following the merger with Cash America. Additionally, Stuart was elected to the Board effective July 22, 2026, and will stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Current Chairman Dan Feehan will retire as Chairman on the transition date but continue as a Board member. Compensation terms for both executives have not yet been determined and will be disclosed in a future amendment.