Philips Lighting's Kanter Moves to ING
Mon, Jun. 29, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
Melissa Kanter, who headed integrated communications for Philips Lighting in North America, has moved to ING Americas, financial services marketer.
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Melissa Kanter, who headed integrated communications for Philips Lighting in North America, has moved to ING Americas, financial services marketer.
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