John Gaspar A. Antonio is the Vice President for Information Technology and E-Commerce, and the appointed Data Protection Officer at Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI). With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership, John oversees the Company’s digital transformation, e-commerce strategy, and data privacy compliance.

He holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and Oracle Infrastructure Certified, and is an expert in digital solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, ERP systems, and enterprise IT strategy.

Prior to MRSGI, John held key leadership roles at Phinma Construction Materials Group, Max’s Group, Starbucks Philippines, SM Retail, Ramcar, Globe Telecom, and Sykes Asia. He holds an MBA from the National College of Business Administration, a BS in Business Administration from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, and a Project Management Diploma from the Ateneo Professional School.