Leadership, Diversity & Impact: The WiTR+ Way. Sarah Branquinho and Gerry Munday Interviewed
In this recent interview with TRUnblocked, WiTR+ Chair Sarah Branquinho and Vice Chair Gerry Munday reflect on the journey of WiTR+ – from raising over €250,000 for charities to advocating for gender equity in leadership across the travel retail sector. Their insights capture the heart of what WiTR+ stands for: creating space for women’s voices, building community, and driving real impact. Read the full interview to learn more about our mission, milestones, and what’s next:https://www.trunblocked.com/leadership-diversity-impact-the-witr-way-sarah-branquinho-and-gerry-munday-interviewed/
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
“I am proud to be a member of Women in Travel Retail+ (WiTR+) which is a vibrant community empowering and connecting women across the travel retail industry. Over the years, WiTR+ events have allowed me to contribute to meaningful charitable projects, meet like-minded women who are passionate about driving positive change in our industry, and seek and share career advice with my peers. I encourage every woman in travel retail to become part of this incredible community.”
Kapila Ireland
Editor – DFNI-Frontier
“I am delighted to be part of Women in Travel Retail+ and modestly support their important charitable work. It is vital to help underprivileged populations, who are the most exposed to various environmental crises and will increasingly need our support. Contributing to discussions on environmental sustainability with WiTR+ members is a pleasure. The WiTR+ events offer a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with inspiring and talented women, and work together to make travel retail a force for positive change. Thank you, WiTR+, for your important work!”
Berangere Felbabel
Quantis International