2025 Speaker's Profile

John Paul Paglinawan
General Manager
Anta Group Philippines
John Paul Paglinawan is the general manager of Anta Group Philippines. He brings with him a wide-ranging background in business leadership, with a proven track record across product, brand, advertising (including activations, events, and digital), retail operations, and business development.
Paglinawan has spent over a decade in product management, giving him a strong instinct for product ranging and optimisation. He has held roles across multiple industries, categories, and on both client and vendor sides. His entrepreneurial spirit and results-driven mindset have made him a trusted figure in both corporate and commercial environments.
Prior to Anta, he held key roles at BDO Unibank, where he developed a best-in-class product through the American Express Cathay Pacific credit card partnership—and Luxasia Philippines, where he led successful launch campaigns for brands such as Bulgari, Burberry, and Salvatore Ferragamo.
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John Paul Paglinawan
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Sonali Verma
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Tony Atayde
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Chad Sotelo
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