Alys Donnelly

Alys Donnelly

Head of Media Operations GroupM

Alys Donnelly is Head of Media Operations at WPP Media and is responsible for orchestrating the operational infrastructure, technologies, analytics, and processes that enable scalable, efficient, and high-impact media execution. Alys is known for driving operational discipline, building cross-functional teams, and embedding scalable systems that bridge media strategy and execution. She is passionate about leveraging data, automation, and performance feedback loops to continuously improve media delivery across channels.

Day 1 | 2nd June 2026

11:50 AM Panel Discussion: Agentic AI Balance - How can You Combine Automation and Human Insight to Drive Planning Efficiencies and Media Results?

  • Evaluating AI Agents vs Traditional Algorithms: Exploring how AI agents add new value to planning, execution, and reporting beyond standard bidding and optimisation
  • Determining the Right Level of Autonomy: Assessing how much decision-making control brands and agencies should give to AI agents
  • Preparing Teams for AI-Driven Workflows: Evaluating how agentic AI will change the role of planners and buyers and how organisations can enable effective human-AI collaboration

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Alys.

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