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
“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
“Being part of WiTR+ has been an amazing experience for me. What I love the most is that it provides a safe place where I can connect with like-minded women who share a passion for the travel retail industry. This community offers a supportive network where we can exchange ideas, learn from one another, and grow both personally and professionally. The sense of purpose that WiTR+ fosters is incredibly inspiring. It’s not just about networking or attending webinars, but about making a meaningful impact and driving positive change within our industry. Through WiTR+, I’ve found a place where my voice is heard, and my contributions are valued. This combination of safety, support, and shared purpose makes WiTR+ an essential part of my journey.”
Judit Balardi
Suntory Global Spirits