TFWA Announces New Management Committee and Board

TFWA has announced its new Management Committee and Board for 2026–2028, bringing together senior representatives from a broad spectrum of brands across the duty free and travel retail industry, to help guide the Association through the next two years.

The election took place on Wednesday morning, 30^th September 2026, with members choosing TFWA’s new Management Committee.

The newly elected Management Committee consists of :

Perfumes / Cosmetics:

Arabian Oud International, Chanel SARL, Collistar S.p.A., Coty, Editions des Sens, Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal, Parfums Christian Dior, Payot, Puig, Rituals, Shiseido Travel Retail 

Wine / Spirits / Beers / Non-alcoholic beverages:

Albert Bichot, Brown-Forman, Duty Free Global, Herita Marzotto Wine Estates, Masi Agricola, Moët Hennessy, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Casa Redondo 

Fashion / Accessories / Sunglasses / Luggage:

Ermenegildo Zegna Group, EssilorLuxottica, Hermès, Hugo Boss, VF International SAGL, Joseph Ribkoff 

Confectionery / Fine food / Food supplements:

Butlers Chocolates, Lindt & Sprüngli, Mondelez World Travel Retail, Neuhaus Gifts / Toys / Souvenirs / Home: LEGO Group 

Jewellery / Watches / Writing instruments:

Buying the Sky, Hanse Travel Retail, Reflecta Sas Electronics / Travel accessories: SPA Développement d/b/a Be Relax SARL, WorldConnect AG 

Tobacco / Smokers’ accessories:

Imperial Tobacco International, JTI, Oettinger Davidoff AG, Philip Morris World Trade S.A.R.L.

The Annual General Assembly took place on Thursday morning, 1^st October 2026, followed by the first Management Committee meeting, during which the new Board members were elected. The Board likewise has a two-year mandate.

TFWA President Sarah Branquinho said:

“I am pleased to welcome returning and new Management Committee representatives from 40 companies. Their expertise and involvement will play an important part in helping TFWA deliver its priorities in the year ahead. 

I would also like to congratulate those elected to the new TFWA Board and welcome them to their roles. We are fortunate to have a group of highly experienced professionals from across our industry, bringing a broad range of expertise and perspectives to the Association. At a time of significant change and opportunity for duty free and travel retail, their insight and experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen TFWA’s role in supporting our members, championing our industry and helping to shape its future. 

I extend my sincere thanks to our outgoing Management Committee members, and to Board members Erin Lillis from Lacoste and Loukia Alepochoriti from Imperial Brands PLC, who did not stand for re-election, for their dedication and contribution to TFWA during their terms. Their active participation and commitment to the Association have been greatly valued, and I look forward to building on this work with the new Board.”