Constantin Bajrami Baikousis - CEO / Co-Founder

Q: Where is Constantin based?

Constantin is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Constantin speak?

Constantin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Constantin have?

Constantin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Constantin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Constantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Constantin's latest experience?

Constantin's most recent position is CEO / Co-Founder at Spaceshelf .

Q: What companies has Constantin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Constantin has worked for Spaceshelf , aeyde GmbH , and Ankorstore .

Q: Which industries is Constantin most experienced in?

Constantin is most experienced in industries like Retail , Fashion , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Constantin most experienced in?

Constantin is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Business Intelligence . Constantin also has some experience in Information Technology , Product Development , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Constantin worked in recently?

Constantin has recently worked in industries like Retail , Fashion , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Constantin worked in recently?

Constantin has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years

Berlin, Germany

CEO / Co-Founder

Spaceshelf

Built proprietary multi-model AI platform that dynamically allocates processing tasks across 5+ leading AI systems, matching each document type to the optimal model - delivering 40-60% cost savings compared to single-provider solutions while ensuring production-grade accuracy for enterprise operations
Drove end-to-end strategy and execution from concept to production deployment, guiding team to build platform that transforms unstructured files into structured data outputs - working with top enterprise retailers from DACH region to reduce processing time from hours to minutes
Built and led cross-functional team spanning engineering, product, and operations - implementing culture of technical excellence, rapid experimentation, and customer-centric development
Positioned company to develop reusable AI automation IP across document parsing, data extraction, validation, and reconciliation - establishing production-grade infrastructure with robust error handling and audit trails, creating technology platform extensible beyond e-commerce to healthcare, logistics, and financial services verticals

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Board Member

aeyde GmbH

Strategic oversight and governance for digital-first luxury fashion brand with eight-figure Revenue

Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

2 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

General Manager DACH (Regional CEO)

Ankorstore

Developed and executed strategies that drove an increase of GMV of 3x, and improved profitability >4x
Acquired and onboarded thousands of brands and retailers across DACH region, building the supply and demand foundation for rapid marketplace growth
Built and managed a cross-functional team of 50+ employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Served as company spokesperson across DACH region, regularly representing Ankorstore at major industry conferences, podcasts, and leading newspaper interviews - establishing brand credibility and thought leadership in the B2B marketplace space
Established and deepened relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal stakeholders across Marketing, CX, Finance - resulting in strongly increased market share and brand recognition
Implemented a strong understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment across the company and provided strategic guidance to Founders and executive team
Successfully launched wide range of new value propositions for the DACH market

Apr 2015 - Sep 2021

6 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

aeyde GmbH

Built globally desired luxury brand with highly recognized, category defining products
Scaled company from 0 to XXm € net revenue with excellent unit economics and profitability (>70% Gross Margin)
Raised financing from top-tier growth equity investors and debt providers
Implemented second-to-none customer convenience features incl. world wide free delivery, no hassle duties & taxes and returns process
Built exceptionally scalable, best-in-class operations and technology platform
Modern, modular front-end technology stack with enterprise grade Shop System
Fully integrated, sophisticated BI/Analytics Infrastructure (Looker/DBT/Redshift)
Highly automated D2C & B2B operations setup processing >100k items/year
Implemented a scalable systems infrastructure based on NetSuite ERP and specialised functional components

Feb 2013 - May 2015

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Commercial Head Private Brands

Zalando SE

Commercially responsible for Shoes & Accessories (>300m€ net revenue/year) incl. business case, P&L, assortment/brand/pricing strategy, financial planning and stock management directly reporting to SVP Private Brands
Led major improvements in Gross Profit and CM2 by improving brand & assortment mix
Built private brands as profitability lever for IPO of Zalando SE and establish brands as unique value proposition for the Zalando platform
Drove organization and teams towards goal of maximising long term absolute profit
Led major projects for Zalando, e.g. Created new brands within private labels, Built up assortment forecasting framework, Part of company-wide team defining the Zalando Employee Board Structure as part of transition to SE Structure and in preparation for IPO

May 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Team Lead Buying Operations

Zalando SE

Built up the central function of buying operations, directly reporting to SVP Supply & Demand
Led functional teams as well as larger disciplinary team incl. senior team leads (>50 employees)
Successfully ran a re-organization in the buying & operations department (>300 employees) directly reporting to Founder/CEO and SVP Supply & Demand
Drove crucial process and infrastructure scaling incl. delivery terms framework, data warehouse system, knowledge management system, SOPs, central communication & new reporting structure
Designed and successfully implemented strategic planning & budgeting integration of private brands within Zalando categories
Build-up of first sophisticated incoming deliveries model to more efficiently use inbound & warehousing capacities and reduce inbound/ book-in lead times

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Fashion, and Information Technology.

Retail

Fashion

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Operations

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Operational Leader & Growth Executive with 15+ years scaling high-growth companies to €300M+ revenue.

Proven track record as CEO/COO/GM building commercial operations, driving profitability transformation, and leading post-investment growth initiatives across B2C and B2B models.

Core expertise: P&L ownership | Go-to-market strategy | Team scaling (0→300+) | Operational excellence | Commercial transformation

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Ankorstore (€420M raised): As GM/Regional CEO DACH, delivered 3x GMV growth and 4x profitability improvement; scaled team from 0→50+; established Germany as strategic priority market
aeyde (Founded, exited to Board role): Co-founded and scaled luxury brand from 0→8-figure revenue with strong profitability; built end-to-end operations including supply chain, technology platform, and international expansion
Zalando (IPO phase): Held commercial P&L responsibility for €300M+ operations during critical pre-IPO period; led private brands strategy as profitability lever

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

Built and led cross-functional teams of 50-300+ employees
Managed full P&L responsibility across multiple business units
Drove operational scaling during high-growth phases and turnarounds
Experience with VC/PE-backed companies and founder-led businesses
Strong board-level stakeholder management and investor relations

Currently CEO of Spaceshelf (AI automation for retail), bringing operational discipline to early-stage technology commercialization.

Recognized as Top 100 Leader in Commerce by INTERNET WORLD BUSINESS.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Bayes Business School

MSc Investment Management · Investment Management · London, United Kingdom · 1st Class Honours

Sep 2006 - Jun 2009

European Business School

BSc General Management & Law · General Management & Law · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Retail 15 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CEO / Co-Founder, Board Member, General Manager DACH (Regional CEO)

Main industries Retail, Fashion, Information Technology

Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Constantin based?

Constantin is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Constantin speak?

Constantin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Constantin have?

Constantin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Constantin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Constantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Constantin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Constantin would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO / Co-Founder, Board Member, General Manager DACH (Regional CEO).

What is Constantin's latest experience?

Constantin's most recent position is CEO / Co-Founder at Spaceshelf.

What companies has Constantin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Constantin has worked for Spaceshelf, aeyde GmbH, and Ankorstore.

Which industries is Constantin most experienced in?

Constantin is most experienced in industries like Retail, Fashion, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Constantin most experienced in?

Constantin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Business Intelligence. Constantin also has some experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Constantin worked in recently?

Constantin has recently worked in industries like Retail, Fashion, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Constantin worked in recently?

Constantin has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Operations.

What is Constantin's education?

Constantin holds a Master in Investment Management from Bayes Business School and a Bachelor in General Management & Law from European Business School.

What is the availability of Constantin?

Constantin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Constantin?

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