About Abintus

Meet the independent specialists helping advertisers build better media agency partnerships through expert pitch management, independent auditing and ongoing governance.

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OUR STORY

Why we built Abintus

Founded in 2018 by Philippe Dominois and Tatjana Slykova, Abintus was created with a clear ambition: to give advertisers access to independent, senior-level media expertise and help them make better decisions about their media agency relationships.

Our name, Abintus, means “from within” in Latin. It reflects how we work: as an extension of our clients’ teams, combining the independence of external specialists with the involvement and accountability of an internal partner.

Today, we specialise in global media agency pitch management, supported by independent auditing and governance capabilities. From establishing the facts and defining the right operating model to selecting the right agency partner and ensuring commitments are delivered, we help advertisers build stronger, more effective partnerships.

Working exclusively for advertisers, we bring together strategic, operational and commercial expertise to deliver better outcomes for both Marketing and Procurement teams.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Experience from every side of the table

Philippe Dominois

Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder

Philippe brings over 25 years of international media experience, having held senior leadership positions across all three sides of the industry: media agencies, advertisers and media consultancy.

His career includes senior roles at leading media agency networks (including WPP, Publicis and Dentsu), serving as Global Head of Media on the advertiser side, and spending over a decade in senior leadership roles at Ebiquity, a global media and marketing consultancy.

This unique combination of experience gives Philippe a comprehensive understanding of media agency relationships, from the perspectives of those managing media investments, those delivering agency services and those independently evaluating performance.

Philippe is also an industry commentator, having contributed to publications including Campaign, Mediatel and Digiday, and advocates for greater transparency and accountability across the media industry.

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Tatjana Slykova

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

Tatjana brings over 20 years of experience spanning international media consultancy, financial management, business transformation and commercial operations, having worked with organisations including Condé Nast, Dairy Crest, SHL, Müller and Publicis Groupe.

As a qualified accountant and experienced media consultant, Tatjana brings a distinctive combination of financial, commercial and media expertise. She has extensive experience advising global advertisers on media agency selection, commercial negotiations, remuneration structures, performance evaluation and governance, bridging the priorities of Marketing, Finance and Procurement.

At Abintus, Tatjana leads complex international media agency pitches, commercial evaluations and performance reviews, working closely with multinational advertisers to optimise media investments and establish transparent, commercially robust agency relationships. 

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Tatjana Website 2026

Nick Murray

Managing Director

Nick has over 15 years of experience in marketing and paid media, built across all three sides of the industry: consultancy, media agencies and advertisers.

Having worked with brands ranging from ambitious challengers to global advertisers, including advertiser-side roles at Sky and GoHenry, he brings extensive expertise across media, marketing strategy, brand and performance, both online and offline.

This breadth of experience gives Nick a deep understanding of advertiser needs and the importance of aligning Marketing, Finance and Procurement priorities to build successful agency partnerships.

At Abintus, Nick leads client relationships across international media agency pitches and auditing engagements. A pragmatic problem-solver, he combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned and agencies are held accountable for their commitments.

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Nick Website 2026

OUR VALUES

Our Company DNA

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Passion

We care deeply about what we do and the outcomes we deliver. We bring energy, commitment and a determination to make a meaningful difference for our clients.

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Integrity

Independence and integrity are fundamental to everything we do. We work exclusively for advertisers, providing objective advice and always putting our clients’ interests first.

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Courage

We challenge conventional thinking, ask difficult questions and provide honest recommendations, even when the right answer is not the easiest one.

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Fun

We believe great partnerships are built on trust, collaboration and enjoyment. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

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Ever-learning

The media landscape never stands still, and neither do we. We continuously develop our expertise to help clients navigate an increasingly complex industry.

OUR GLOBAL REACH

Global expertise. Local market knowledge.

Headquartered in London, Abintus supports advertisers across more than 60 markets worldwide. Our international experience, combined with a network of trusted local media specialists, enables us to manage complex multi-market agency reviews, independent audits and governance programmes with the local knowledge each market requires.

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Ready to build a better media agency partnership?

Whether you are considering an agency review, preparing for a contract renewal or looking to improve an existing relationship, we would welcome a conversation about how we can help.

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