# World of Books Promotes Liz Gebhard to Chief Transformation and Data Officer

> Liz Gebhard becomes World of Books' Chief Transformation and Data Officer after a year as Interim Transformation Officer.

- Published: 2026-10-23T09:51:01+00:00
- Section: Leadership
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-23/world-of-books-liz-gebhard-transformation-officer
- Source: [Retail Technology Innovation Hub](https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/10/23/former-amazon-and-target-executive-liz-gebhard-joins-world-of-books-as-chief-transformation-and-data-officer)

## Key takeaways

- Liz Gebhard has become Chief Transformation and Data Officer at World of Books after a year as Interim Transformation Officer.
- Gebhard's CV includes stints at Amazon and Target and more than 25 years in retail and commercial leadership.
- World of Books rehomed 31.8 million books in 2025 and sells used books to customers in over 190 countries.

Liz Gebhard has stepped into the role of Chief Transformation and Data Officer at [World of Books](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006kcm/world-of-books), following a year serving as Interim Transformation Officer. [Retail Technology Innovation Hub](https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/10/23/former-amazon-and-target-executive-liz-gebhard-joins-world-of-books-as-chief-transformation-and-data-officer) reported the appointment on October 23, 2026.

## Gebhard's Move From Interim to Permanent

Gebhard's CV includes stints at Amazon and Target, and she has spent more than 25 years in retail and commercial leadership. In a LinkedIn post, she said: "After 25+ years in retail and commercial leadership, it's exciting to be part of a business that brings together commercial innovation, technology and positive impact. World of Books has a compelling mission: giving books a second life, making reading more accessible and helping build a more sustainable future."

She added that she is looking forward to building on the progress made together, working alongside the company's teams and her leadership peers to connect data, technology, pricing and commercial strategy in support of the next phase of growth. Gebhard also said there is an opportunity to challenge convention, scale impact and create lasting value for customers, the business and the planet.

## World of Books' Scale and Data

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), World of Books rehomed 31.8 million books in 2025 through its circular economy model, sourcing 19.6 million books, 1.6 million DVDs and 88K video games from individuals plus 4.9 million items from UK charity partners. The same records show the company sells used books online to customers in over 190 countries and reported revenue of over $200 million in 2024. World of Books migrated its e-commerce platform from a legacy software stack to Shopify in 2025, consolidating multiple tools into a unified system and reporting a 10% increase in conversion rate.

## Earlier World of Books Announcements

In July 2026, World of Books announced the return of its Sustainable Story Award for 2026, marking the second annual iteration of the fiction, non-fiction and children's literature prize, BusinessGreen News reported. The company was sold to Bridges Fund Management in 2016 for £13 million, according to Wikipedia. World of Books was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goring By Sea, with a headcount range of 1001-5000, according to akta.pro company records.

## Companies in this story

- [World of Books company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006kcm/world-of-books) · website: http://www.worldofbooks.com

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