FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, has promoted Ann-Marie Hines to senior marketing manager. The announcement was made by Dennis Samfilippo, general manager, Philips Business Group Automotive N.A.
 
As senior marketing manager, Hines is responsible for the planning, management and implementation for all aftermarket and OE marketing activities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She also is responsible for product strategy and planning, and will oversee the overall marketing communications program, including brand management, media and public relations, trade show activities, sales and customer service support, promotions and internal communications.
 
Samfilippo noted, “Ann-Marie has been an integral part of our marketing department since joining Philips in 2011 as our marketing manager. Her extensive marketing expertise and exceptional organizational skills are substantial assets to our rapidly growing organization and a major reason why we are successfully achieving our sales and marketing objectives.”
 
Hines spent more than 13 years with the Federal-Mogul Corp. in a variety of capacities. Prior to joining Philips, she served as product manager for the Wagner Lighting product line from 2006 to 2010. Hines holds an MBA from Lawrence Technological University.