# René Jones

> René F. Jones is chairman and chief executive officer of M&T Bank, based in Buffalo, New York. He joined the bank in 1992, served as CFO from 2005 to 2016, and became CEO in December 2017. His public leadership emphasizes community banking, disciplined growth, investment in technology and talent, and access to educational opportunity.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at M&T Bank
- **Organizations:** M&T Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Boston College, ACV Auctions, University at Buffalo Council
- **From:** Ayer, Massachusetts, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Management Science, Boston College, MBA, concentrations in Finance and Organization and Markets, University of Rochester, Simon Business School
- **Known for:** Rose from executive associate to chairman and CEO at M&T over 25 years., Led M&T during the $8.3 billion People’s United acquisition, completed April 1, 2022., Received Boston College’s President’s Medal for Excellence in April 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — Graduated from Boston College.
- **Before 1992** — Worked in accounting at Ernst & Young in Boston and subsequently at a private equity firm.
- **1992** — Joined M&T through its Executive Associates Program.
- **2005** — Became chief financial officer and joined the Management Committee.
- **2014** — Named vice chairman in January.
- **2016** — Expanded his operating responsibilities to mortgage and consumer lending while continuing oversight of Treasury and Wilmington Trust; Darren King succeeded him as CFO.
- **2017** — Appointed chairman and CEO on December 20.
- **2022** — Led M&T as it completed its acquisition of People’s United Financial.
- **2025** — Received Boston College’s President’s Medal for Excellence on April 23.

## Achievements

- Rose from executive associate to chairman and CEO at M&T over 25 years.
- Led M&T during the $8.3 billion People’s United acquisition, completed April 1, 2022.
- Received Boston College’s President’s Medal for Excellence in April 2025.
- With Brigid Doherty, funded the RECONNECT III Scholarship at Boston College.
- Serves as a Class A director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with a term expiring in 2027.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — M&T reported third-quarter net income of $775 million and diluted earnings per common share of $5.04 on October 16.
- **2026-03** — His annual shareholder message discussed technology transformation, talent development, and disciplined growth.
- **2025-10** — Attended the opening of M&T’s Honey Locust Square branch in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- **2025-09** — Joined Bob Rivers for a conversation at the Boston College Chief Executives Club.
- **2025-04** — Received Boston College’s President’s Medal for Excellence at its Wall Street tribute dinner.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mtb.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-jones-

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