Exec Edge hosted a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026 with Fahmi Karam, CEO of Upbound Group, Inc. They discussed core brands Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center, Lease-to-Own vs. Buy Now, Pay Later, and how Acima differs from Klarna and Affirm.

Fahmi Karam, appointed CEO in June 2025, has over 20 years of finance experience, previously at Santander Consumer USA and JP Morgan. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a leader in inclusive financial solutions with brands like Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center, serving consumers in the US, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Upbound Group CEO Fahmi Karam on Serving the Underserved: ICR Conference 2026