Svyatoslav Tanakov is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the digital marketing, AdTech, E-comm, media, IT, and telecom business. With a strong background in operational management and a wealth of experience in cross-unit collaboration, Tanakov has a proven track record of driving business growth and identifying new opportunities. Currently, Tanakov serves as the Head of AdTech Solutions Unit at Yandex, overseeing new business initiatives and leading product growth and development. Prior to his current role, he built a new business vertical as Head of Adtech, Media & Programmatic Products at MaximaTelecom, where he was responsible for yield management, line-up of programmatic and AdTech products, unit operational management, and international expansion.

Tanakov's qualifications include deep knowledge of technology, AdTech, and data markets, strong organizational and team-building skills, leadership skills, strategic partnerships, and business negotiation skills. He studied Information Management at Sholokhov Moscow State University for the Humanities and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy at the USA & Canada University at Russian Science Academy.