Inspiration

Iconic Women in Travel Retail – their careers, achievements and speaking availability

Anne Dickhardt, Founder & CEO ANY DI Munich

27 November 2025

Women in Travel Retail + (WiTR+) is the network that turned the fast-moving world of travel retail into a real community for me. Here, women at every stage of their careers share knowledge, open doors and make sure no one has to walk their journey alone. As a female founder in global travel retail, this support has been invaluable. With ANY DI Munich, I create lifestyle accessories for people who are constantly on the move – and travel retail has become our natural stage: international, dynamic and full of encounters. The road as an entrepreneur is not always easy, but…

Leadership, Diversity & Impact: The WiTR+ Way. Sarah Branquinho and Gerry Munday Interviewed

15 August 2025

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

28 September 2024

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

22 September 2024

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

20 September 2024

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.

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

“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

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