Newly elected Management Committee with TFWA Managing Director Charlène Tourneaux.

TFWA has announced its new Management Committee and Board for 2026–2028, following the election, which took place on Wednesday (30 September 2026), with members choosing TFWA’s new Management Committee. 

The newly elected Management Committee is comprised 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 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.

The Board Members for 2026-2028 are: Jean-Pierre Bombet, Spa Development / Be Relax, as Vice-President Finance; Priscilla Haibe de Walque, Payot, as Vice-President Corporate (newly elected); Irene Giatra, Estée Lauder Companies, as Vice-President Commercial (newly elected); Alessio Crivelli, EssilorLuxottica, as Vice-President Marketing; Sam Gerber, WorldConnect, as Vice-President Conference & Research.

Jean-Pierre Bombet, Sarah Branquinho, Sam Gerber and Alessio Crivelli at the closing press conference this afternoon (1 October).

“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,” said TFWA President Sarah Branquinho.

“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.”

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