Ceren Tonguç, Chief Commercial Officer, Unifree Duty Free
Ceren Tonguç graduated from Boğaziçi University, Department of Civil Engineering in 2000. She started her professional career at Procter and Gamble. She held management positions at both the P&G Turkey office and the Cincinnati (USA) office, where P&G’s headquarters are located, for 22 years. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Commercial Operations for P&G Turkey and Central Asia. As of February 2023, she transitioned to the travel retail sector and joined Unifree Duty Free. Ceren Tonguç continues her role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Natalia Rolle, Director People & Culture, Heinemann Americas Inc.
Natalia Rolle-Phillips is the Director, People & Culture for Heinemann Americas Inc., where she leads the regional people strategy across corporate and shipboard retail teams. With more than a decade of experience in the People & Culture field, she partners closely with executive leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership development, and operational readiness.
Sinead Moodie, A gentle, caring and wise woman
Sinead Moodie (1984-2026), former Chief Operating Officer of The Moodie Davitt Report. A gentle, caring and wise wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend; a quiet, unassuming but marvellously efficient, hard-working and loved colleague. A heartfelt note from her father Martin Moodie.
Anne Dickhardt, Founder & CEO ANY DI Munich
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.
Julie Lassaigne
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.
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
“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
“Joining Women in Travel Retail has been without any doubt a very rewarding decision. This community has offered more than just networking opportunities— It has connected me with an incredible community of women—from emerging talent to senior leaders—across brands, retailers, and regions. What makes this network especially meaningful is the unique space it creates for women in a fast-paced, often male-dominated industry. It offers a rare sense of support, openness, and shared ambition—where collaboration thrives and new perspectives are welcomed.
Through Women in Travel Retail, I’ve been introduced to emerging brands, deepened my industry knowledge, and built lasting connections. Most importantly, I’ve seen how a strong, supportive community can drive real change. The more we grow, the greater our collective impact—and together, we’re not just expanding opportunities, we’re shaping the future of travel retail for women everywhere and how cool is that!”
Noelle Goris
La Prairie