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ING Names Hilde Garssen and Andrea Cesaroni to Management Board

ING has appointed Hilde Garssen as chief human resources officer and Andrea Cesaroni as chief risk officer as the bank expands digital capabilities and navigates increasingly complex regulatory demands.
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