Darius Malekzadeh - Global Head of E-Commerce

Q: Where is Darius based?

Darius is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Darius speak?

Darius speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Darius have?

Darius has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Darius has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Darius may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Darius's latest experience?

Darius's most recent position is Global Head of E-Commerce at Believe SA .

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

In recent years, Darius has worked for Believe SA and Various B2C and B2B clients .

Q: Which industries is Darius most experienced in?

Darius is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Fashion . Darius also has some experience in Healthcare and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Darius most experienced in?

Darius is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Business Intelligence , and Information Technology . Darius also has some experience in Product Development , Finance , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Darius worked in recently?

Darius has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Darius worked in recently?

Darius has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Marketing , and Business Intelligence .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2020 - May 2022

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Global Head of E-Commerce

Believe SA

Global P&L responsibility for direct-to-fan, e-commerce and merchandise, including onboarding regional markets and steering budget and resource allocation
Managed an international team of more than 40 FTEs running all e-commerce activities for the company's various brands
Implemented a global technology overhaul, replacing legacy systems and building and improving a Magento-based technology infrastructure
Developed content, marketing and CRM strategies while continuously improving design and usability (UI, UX) with a focus on improving conversion rates
Contributed to 25% year-over-year growth over two years and played an integral role in the 2021 relaunches

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim C-Level Manager

Various B2C and B2B clients

Strategic planning of clients' e-commerce, omni-channel, digital marketing and data strategy activities
Managed seven-figure marketing budgets by supporting customer acquisition and retention channels, and allocating resources to organic and paid channels including Social, SEA and SEO
Led a corporate start-up venture with a team of 15 FTEs by setting up a new digital business unit, from hiring and training the management team to building and rolling out software MVPs and e-commerce infrastructure projects
Clients range from medium-sized companies to corporate ventures, including Versicherungskammer Bayern, Frankenstolz Gruppe, Ostermann and Begros

Mar 2014 - Jul 2019

5 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Managing Director

21Diamonds GmbH

Managed a team of 20 FTEs to reposition the company from an online pure player to a fine jewelry omni-channel business by managing the product and service portfolio, budgeting and forecasting
Led the business to break even in 2017 at an annual growth rate of 15% by executing across the finance, marketing, international and software development departments
Raised three investment rounds until successfully exiting the company to better ventures group in 2019

Oct 2011 - Feb 2014

2 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Internationalization / Chief Marketing Officer

21Diamonds GmbH

Managed the internationalization department (direct reports: 20 country managers and marketing channel experts) accounting for 40% of overall revenue in less than a year
Managed €1.5 million in yearly marketing budget across SEM, SEO, affiliate, display, social, content development and branding
Led business intelligence initiatives using a combination of tools including SQL, Excel and ERP to develop and optimize analytically driven traffic and product funnel performance

Apr 2009 - Sep 2011

2 years 6 months

Maastricht, Netherlands

Managing Director & Co-Founder

M5 Solutions B.V.

Co-founded an innovative product development spin-off that develops and markets daily living solutions for the eldercare and disability sectors, sold through B2B channel partners
Responsible for acquiring sales channel partners to resell the products in hardware and assisted living stores in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Fashion, Healthcare, and Media and Entertainment.

Professional Services

Retail

Fashion

Healthcare

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development, Finance, and Sales.

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Product Development

Finance

Sales

Summary

Experienced C-level manager and e-commerce and omni-channel innovator with a proven track record in digital transformation projects.

I bring a diverse background in performance marketing, customer analytics and business intelligence strategy, finance, and P&L management.

A proven leader with the ability to build and unite teams, implement new tech stacks and processes, and deliver measurable results.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

Master of Science · Entrepreneurship and SME Management · Maastricht, Netherlands

Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Science · International Business · Maastricht, Netherlands

Universitat Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 8.5 y

Avg length 4 y 1 m

Longest experience 8 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Netherlands)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Global Head of E-Commerce, Interim C-Level Manager, Managing Director

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Fashion

Main business areas Marketing, Business Intelligence, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

August 2026

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Darius is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Darius speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

Darius has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Darius has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Darius may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Darius would be well-suited for roles such as: Global Head of E-Commerce, Interim C-Level Manager, Managing Director.

Darius's most recent position is Global Head of E-Commerce at Believe SA.

In recent years, Darius has worked for Believe SA and Various B2C and B2B clients.

Darius is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Fashion. Darius also has some experience in Healthcare and Media and Entertainment.

Darius is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology. Darius also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Sales.

Darius has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Media and Entertainment.

Darius has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

Darius holds a Master in Entrepreneurship and SME Management from Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics and a Bachelor in International Business from Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics.

Darius is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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