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Gila Wilensky

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Gila Wilensky is EVP, Head of Data & Media, North America at Monks, which she joined in June 2026. She was previously Chief Solutions Officer, North America at WPP Media (2024–2026) and President, North America at Xaxis (2020–2024), after seven years at Essence, where she rose to SVP, Media Activation, North America and helped build its search and biddable practice. She began her career at Morpheus Media and Promediacorp.

Last updated Oct 26, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
EVP, Head of Data & Media, North America
Company
Monks
Based
New York, New York, United States
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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Gila Wilensky is EVP, Head of Data & Media, North America at Monks, which she joined in June 2026. She was previously Chief Solutions Officer, North America at WPP Media (2024–2026) and President, North America at Xaxis (2020–2024), after seven years at Essence, where she rose to SVP, Media Activation, North America and helped build its search and biddable practice. She began her career at Morpheus Media and Promediacorp.

Career

  • EVP, Head of Data & Media, North AmericaCurrent

    Monks

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Expertise & education

Education

  • Degree unknown, University unknown
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