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Slide What We Do Duty Free Global (DFG) is a specialised wines and spirits brand partner with a carefully selected portfolio. We are focused on building brands in Duty Free and Travel Retail worldwide and our portfolio is one that truly reflects this industry’s needs. As experienced brand partners, we have extensive route to market knowledge and an expert understanding of the requirements of Duty Free retail operators in this specialised channel. Our Mission & Vision DFG is a one-stop global brand partner that offers a diversified and unique range of wines and spirits to travel retailers worldwide, whilst also responding to new emerging trends in the marketplace. We are a flexible, long-term and dedicated partner, committed to creating opportunities and customised solutions for brands and retailers in Global Travel Retail.

Slide Why Work With Us Global Reach DFG offers a diversified team, based in specific locations, providing a global reach and regional knowledge for brand owners. Product Experience The DFG Team has over 40 years of experience in the global beverage and travel retail business. Regional Specialisation Each member of our team is specialised in their different regions. This ensures that all local factors, such as ranging and culture, are considered to ensure a tailored offer by region for our brand partners. Industry Experience Our team consists of enthusiastic personalities who are passionate, with a lot of experience in the Global Travel Retail environment, and who fully understand the requirements of our customers.

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Slide Meet Our Team Barry Geoghegan
Owner & Commercial Director Irish born and based, Barry Geoghegan began in the wine industry in 1989, later obtaining the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Diploma in 1995. In further studies, he was one of only 10 people in the world to study for the first ever Wine MBA at Bordeaux Business School in 2001, where he gained a first class honours degree.

He loves to share his learnings and experience, and over the last 15 years has taught many others on the WSET diploma course, as well as training many Duty Free and Travel Retail operator teams around the globe.

His interest in the industry began with his family, whose involvement in the industry for over 50 years has given him additional insight and knowledge, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
Nathalie Roelands
Vice President Operations Born in The Netherlands and based in Belgium, Nathalie Roelands finished her studies in  Public Relations and Communication Management in Antwerp in 2007 and straightaway started in the Duty Free and Travel Retail business, with now with over 13 years of experience in the channel.

Nathalie’s main focus is looking after all the Global Key Accounts including Dufry, Lagadère, Heinemann etc.
Brenna Klomp
Operations manager Originally from the Netherlands but based in Dublin for over 20 years, Brenna joined Duty Free Global in Feb 2024 as Operations Manager.

She brings with her 18 years’ experience working in various roles within the drinks industry, most recently as Sales Service & Operations Manager for an International Brand company, prior to that she worked alongside Barry and Carmel in the Irish Wine & Spirits market.
John Kilmartin
Vice President Sales John Kilmartin is an internationally experienced Travel Retail Executive with close to 30 years’ experience in the Travel Retail channel. He has dual experience having worked both with both operator “Aer Rianta International” and Sales and Marketing with Patron Spirits International.

With ARI he held a number of Senior Leadership Executive roles in Commercial Operations, Business Development, Procurement and Supply Chain, in Locations as diverse as Russia / CIS and North America.

He left ARI to Spearhead and to lead the expansion of Patron Spirits International as Vice President Global Travel Retail the expansion and development. John led the GTR Division where he was at the forefront in setting Patron’s international expansions strategy and developing Patron Tequila into a truly global brand within GTR.

John lives in Switzerland and is responsible for global sales.
Tatiana Castellanos Key Account & Trade Marketing Manager Americas Born in Colombia, based in Miami for over 15 years, Tatiana graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and International Business. She has over 10 of experience in creating innovative marketing strategies, bringing positive results and brand building for world leading brands such as Loreal, Samsung Electronics and Pernod Ricard for the domestic and travel retail markets across the Americas.

Tatiana is the newest addition to the DFG team since the fall of 2025.
Gaurav Joshi
Sales Manager India Based in New Delhi, India, Gaurav Joshi brings over 22 years of experience in sales and marketing, with a strong focus on the Global Travel Retail sector. Having started his career in tobacco , Gaurav went on to spend the next 17 years working on some of the most iconic brands in the alcoholic beverages industry. His expertise lies in transforming brands within the Travel Retail space, with a proven track record of driving growth and market success across the Asia Pacific region. Over the years, Gaurav has held leadership positions that have allowed him to develop a deep understanding of consumer behavior and brand strategy in dynamic and competitive market sector
Ben Geoghegan
Commercial Associate Ben is based in Dublin and joined us as Commercial Associate in January 2024.

Ben has previously worked in Salesforce as part of the Business Development team.   He has recently completed his masters in Marketing from Smurfit Business School.
Niklas Muethel
European Key Account Manager Niklas joined the team in 2022 as European Key Account Manager.    ​
Niklas was Purchase Director with Overseas Distribution Company and prior to that Category Sales Manager Liquor in Gebr. Heinemann.​ He brings a wealth of experience to the team at DFG.
Aisling Morton
Commercial Brand Manager Aisling is based in Dublin and joined us as Commercial Brand Manager in September 2021. ​
Aisling previously worked in the wine business in Ireland as a key part of the Commercial team.   Prior to this Aisling worked as a Business Analyst in L’Oreal.  ​She is currently completing her ACCA Accountancy exams. ​


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