World of Books, whose mission includes giving books a second life, making reading more accessible, and supporting a more sustainable future, has appointed Liz Gebhard Chief Transformation and Data Officer. Gebhard stepped into the role after serving as Interim Transformation Officer for a year.

In her new role, Gebhard leads strategic initiatives across global teams, focusing on business transformation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Her responsibilities also include using automation and generative AI to improve processes and support business performance.

Before her current role, Gebhard spent 12 years at Amazon in leadership positions spanning commercial strategy, business operations, technology, and organizational transformation. Her roles included Head of Global Strategy and Operations for Employee Experience, Inclusive Experiences, and Technology, as well as Director/General Manager of EU Fashion Accessories and Amazon Vendor Services. Earlier, she held commercial and technology roles at Target.

Highlighting her focus for the road ahead, Gebhard shared, “I’m looking forward to building on the progress we’ve made together, working alongside our talented teams and my leadership peers to connect data, technology, pricing and commercial strategy in support of our next phase of growth. There’s a real and exciting opportunity to challenge convention, scale our impact and create lasting value for our customers, our business and the planet.”