ThriftBooks Appoints CFO Carla Anderson Skogland

Seattle, WA, Sept. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- ThriftBooks Global, LLC, the world’s largest independent online seller of used books, has appointed Carla Anderson Skogland as its new Chief Financial Officer. The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to scaling its e-commerce and marketplace footprint, as well as its LibraryAdvantage™ program for libraries, and its global expansion.

Skogland, who has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience, joins ThriftBooks from a variety of prominent companies, including Amazon, Starbucks, and T-Mobile. Her extensive background in retail, technology, and telecommunications positions her well to guide ThriftBooks through its next phase of growth.

In her new role, Skogland will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy. She has a proven track record of using financial insights and operational discipline to improve the customer experience, accelerate profitable growth, and build organizations for scale. Her experience at Amazon, Starbucks, and T-Mobile has equipped her with the skills to navigate the complexities of ThriftBooks’ diverse operations and customer base.

ThriftBooks, which has sold more than 300 million used books since its inception in 2003, has built something genuinely uncommon: a business that is disciplined and profitable while doing tangible good for readers, libraries, and the planet. The company has earned extraordinary customer loyalty by keeping books affordable and in circulation. Skogland is looking forward to working with Ken and the leadership team to scale that model thoughtfully and put the company’s next chapter of growth on a strong financial foundation.

Skogland holds a BS in Accounting from Western Washington University and is based in the Seattle area. Her appointment as CFO follows the company’s recognition as the 2025 Best of the Best in e-commerce and its Best Customer Service award, which it has received six years in a row. The company’s 5-star Trustpilot score with almost 3 million customer reviews further highlights its commitment to providing a best-in-class e-commerce shopping experience.

ThriftBooks operates multiple processing centers throughout the US that purchase, grade, and distribute used and rare/collectible books. The company sells across a variety of online platforms, including ThriftBooks.com, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Etsy, and others. The company’s e-commerce shopping experience has been recognized as the best in the industry, as evidenced by its 2025 Best of the Best recognition, its Best Customer Service award six years in a row, and its 5-star Trustpilot score with almost 3 million customer reviews. Customers who shop at ThriftBooks.com enjoy everyday low prices and can earn free books through the company’s much-loved loyalty program, ReadingRewards.