A Former Chief Data Officer at Mastercard Gives Her Tips for Agentic AI Preparedness

During her presentation at the 2026 ANA Masters of Data Conference, JoAnn Stonier shared tips and best practices for marketers to maximize agentic AI opportunities

Agentic AI is moving from experimentation to production, and marketers may be unprepared for what that means for brand governance. JoAnn Stonier, former chief data officer at Mastercard, outlines how agent design, data readiness, and human oversight could define competitive advantage.