TFWA is sad to report the passing of Thom Rankin after a short illness. Thom was a member of the TFWA management committee for a number of years and also served on the board for several years, with responsibility for conferences and research.
TFWA president Philippe Margueritte said: “It is with deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of Thom. Alongside former TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen, I, the TFWA board, management committee and permanent team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Thom’s family and loved ones. Thom will be remembered as a loyal, committed and proactive member of our association, as well as a long serving vice president. His dedication and contributions will not be forgotten.”
Erik Juul-Mortensen, who worked with Thom for more than a decade said; “Thom was a much-valued member of the global duty free and travel community, who was well respected by all. Under his tenure, TFWA’s conference and research programme was developed into an essential resource that still stands its members in good stead. He truly embraced the spirit of our industry, and was fully devoted to ensuring that TFWA fulfilled its promise to be ‘by the trade, for the trade’.”