Libri Management: Kübler Returns, Wnukowsky Steps Down
Hans-Peter Kübler will take over as CEO of Libri effective October 1, succeeding Alyna Wnukowsky, who is stepping down after more than four years for personal reasons.
Libri’s management team is undergoing a reshuffle: Libri has appointed Hans-Peter Kübler as spokesperson for the management board. Effective October 1, he will serve as co-CEO of Libri GmbH alongside Ulrich Vollmer. Alyna Wnukowsky is stepping down from the management board after more than four years for personal reasons.
The Return of a Familiar Face
Hans-Peter Kübler is well known at Libri and throughout the book industry. He previously worked for Libri from 2011 to 2016. In the years that followed, the business graduate remained closely connected to the industry, serving, among other roles, as managing director of Taschen GmbH (2018–2022) and the Holtzbrinck subsidiary HGV (2023–2024). Since late 2024, Hans-Peter Kübler has served on the board of Sunseeker Intelligent Technology SE and has established the European subsidiary for the Chinese manufacturer of robotics products.
He is now returning to Libri, bringing with him extensive operational experience across the entire book value chain. He has extensive experience in transformation and is regarded as an expert in publishing and retail. According to the press release, Hans-Peter Kübler brings a comprehensive perspective on the book industry and will consistently continue the course set by Alyna Wnukowsky.
«I’m very familiar with Libri from my previous work. That makes me all the more pleased to be returning now and to contribute the experience I’ve gained in the various areas of my professional career,» says Hans-Peter Kübler. «Like almost no other company, Libri plays a key role in maintaining the industry’s competitiveness and diversity in the market.»
Hans-Peter Kübler will be responsible for Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Purchasing, and IT going forward. Ulrich Vollmer will continue to oversee print-on-demand production and the logistics facility in Bad Hersfeld, as well as the administrative functions in Hamburg.
Assessment of Libri’s Management to Date
Under the leadership of Alyna Wnukowsky, Libri further expanded its position as a leading book wholesaler in Germany and Europe, according to the company. During her tenure, the company fully integrated its wholesale and print-on-demand operations, expanded its international business, and strengthened national and international strategic partnerships. Today, according to the company, Libri offers publishers, authors, bookstores, and readers a unique range of services: more than five million German and international book titles that are produced and delivered overnight.
As spokesperson for Libri’s management team, Alyna Wnukowsky was a strong advocate for the entire industry. As part of her work and as a member of the Executive Board of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, she was particularly committed to the establishment and acquisition of owner-operated bookstores, as well as to the promotion of reading.
Contact at Libri: Hans-Peter Kübler, Spokesperson for the Executive Board; Ulrich Vollmer, Managing Director; Alyna Wnukowsky, outgoing Spokesperson for the Executive Board
