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Renée F. Jones

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at M&T BANK
Board
Since December 2017
Age
60 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Boston College and an MBA with concentrations in Finance, Organization, and Markets from the University of Rochester Simon School of Business.
Tenure
Joined MTB in 1992 as an Executive Associate and held multiple roles including Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Vice Chairman before being appointed Chairman and CEO in December 2017.

Also at M&T BANK

KJP
Kevin J. Pearson
Vice Chairman
DNB
Daryl N. Bible
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
RJB
Robert J. Bojdak
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

About

René F. Jones is 60 years old and has built a longstanding career in banking, starting when he joined MTB in 1992 as an Executive Associate. His journey reflects dedication and progression through several key roles, underscoring his deep institutional knowledge and commitment to the financial sector.

Throughout his tenure at MTB, he has served as the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Vice Chairman, before being promoted to the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. His leadership spans over 30 years, during which he has contributed to various operational divisions including finance, wealth management, and consumer lending, establishing a record of strong results and strategic foresight.

Beyond his role at MTB, he holds significant responsibilities on influential boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and ACV Auctions Inc., while also actively contributing to industry-wide initiatives and philanthropic efforts. His broad involvement in programs and committees further reinforces his commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable economic practices.

$MTB Performance Under Renée F. Jones

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
M&T Bank Corporation Executive Vice President 2006–2017 Served as an Executive Vice President
M&T Bank Corporation Chief Financial Officer 2005–2016 Served as CFO for both M&T Bank and M&T Bank Corporation
M&T Bank Vice Chairman 2014–2017 Served as Vice Chairman at M&T Bank
M&T Bank Various Executive and Managerial Roles N/A Held roles in Finance, Wealth and Institutional Services, Human Resources, Consumer Lending, Mortgage, and Treasury Divisions
M&T Bank Executive Associate Joined in 1992 Joined M&T Bank as an Executive Associate

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range [N/A]Details [N/A]
ACV Auctions Inc. Director and Member of the Audit Committee N/A N/A
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Director and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee N/A N/A
Council for Inclusive Capitalism Steward N/A N/A
Boston College Member of the Board of Trustees N/A N/A
State University of New York at Buffalo Member of the UB Council N/A N/A
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, Inc. Director N/A Nonprofit organization