Gila Wilensky

Gila Wilensky is a senior media and advertising technology executive recognized for her expertise in programmatic advertising, performance media, and the integration of AI-driven solutions into modern marketing operations. As President of Media at Monks (formerly Media.Monks), she leads the agency's global media practice, overseeing strategy, execution, and innovation across paid media channels for a diverse roster of enterprise clients. Her work sits at the intersection of data, technology, and creative media buying, making her a notable figure in the evolution of agency-side AdTech capabilities. Wilensky's career spans leadership roles at major holding company agencies and independent firms, where she built and scaled programmatic and digital media teams. Prior to Monks, she held senior positions at agencies including Publicis-owned Zenith and other prominent media organizations, developing deep expertise in audience targeting, identity resolution, and the application of emerging ad technologies to drive measurable business outcomes. Her trajectory reflects the broader industry shift from traditional media planning toward data-driven, technology-first media management. Known for her operational acumen and ability to translate complex AdTech capabilities into client value, Wilensky is a frequent voice in industry conversations around the future of media buying, AI adoption in agencies, and the evolving programmatic landscape. She has been involved in shaping how modern agencies structure their media technology stacks and talent models to compete in an increasingly automated advertising environment.

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