WiTR+ Admin

Julie Lassaigne Introduction: Secretary General of ETRC in February 2019. In this role, Julie leads the organisation and represents ETRC both externally and towards its members. Julie Lassaigne became Secretary General of ETRC in February 2019. In this role, she…

One of the travel retail industry’s most experienced and respected executives in the fashion & accessories sector over many years, former Furla Global Travel Retail Director and TFWA Board Member Gerry Munday is now semi-retired. That doesn’t mean this multi-lingual powerhouse is slowing down.

To many in travel retail and associated sectors, Sarah Branquinho needs no introduction. Well known and much respected, Sarah is a voice not just for women and diversity, but for the industry in general. Juggling marriage, motherhood, career, trade association and charity work, she is known for her leadership qualities, her energy and her sensitivity.

“By advocating gender equality, we can create a more equitable and diverse industry for future generations”. Caroline Buisson is Senior Global Account Manager at Brown-Forman and this quote from the interview that follows will resonate deeply within Travel Retail. The interview itself is wide ranging and covers Brown-Forman’s own employee resource group – GROW (Growing Real Opportunities for Women) – as well as the important role that WiTR+ provides.