Julie Lassaigne
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 leads the organisation and represents ETRC both externally and towards its members. Based in Brussels, Julie is a tireless advocate for duty free and travel retail and is a regular speaker at industry events. She first joined ETRC in 2013 where she was responsible for managing some of the key challenges affecting the duty free and travel retail sector including product information…
Gerry Munday, Travel Retail Veteran
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.
Sarah Branquinho: A well-known force and voice in the travel retail industry
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.
Caroline Buisson on Gender Equity and Women in Travel Retail
“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.
What our members have to say
“Sustainability (people and planet) is critically important for everyone in every business function, and industry to embrace. I am proud to be a WiTR+ member to champion the sustainability agenda with the travel retail industry, in an open-minded, supportive, and meaningful way.
The WiTR+ events I have attended have been enriching, eye-opening, and business-focussed, making it relevant to our work, whilst facilitating a brilliant community of women.”
Smruti Sriram
CEO – Bags of Ethics
“When I joined WiTR+ at the end of 2022, I was looking for a platform of woman in the TR industry, with whom I could connect – WiTR+ provided this platform, through their regular virtual webinars and in person social gatherings at various TR events. Becoming a member not only provided this connection to like-minded individuals within our industry but opened the door to numerous inspirational and motivational talks
The element which touched me most, was the WiTR+ annual charity drive, to support less fortunate woman, children and communities where members are given the opportunity to recommend a charity. In 2023, it was an honor to have my charity of choice nominated – Koma Karanth Foundation, which build homes, feeds, educates and supports the community of Gloria Mindoro in the Philippines. Throughout 2023 a total of 34,133 Euros were raised through WiTR+ webinars and in-person TR events, enabling the charity to build a total of 6 furnished family homes for this community. The names of WiTR+ and their sponsors, feature on each home, in recognition of the generous donors.
It is a honour and pleasure to be associated with this wonderful network of executive woman, lead by Sarah Branquinho and Gerry Munday who constantly strive to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those less fortunate.”
Tracy Ross
ARIME | Projects & Design Manager – LEED Green Associate