René F. Jones is chairman and chief executive officer of M&T Bank, a diversified, community-focused banking franchise with $200 billion in assets and a network of 1,000+ branches across the eastern U.S.
Before being named Chairman and CEO in December 2017, he served as Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2016, responsible for managing the financial actions of the company. In 2005, he was named to M&T’s Management Group, a group of senior executives responsible for the company’s strategic direction.
Born and raised in Ayer, Mass., Jones received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Science from Boston College. He began his career in accounting at the Boston-based office of Ernst & Young, and later at a private equity firm, and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rochester. In 1992, he joined M&T as part of the Executive Associates Program.
Jones participates in several organizations to help advance the industry, including the Bank Policy Institute, where he serves as vice chair, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he serves as a director. He is also active in the community, serving on the boards of ACV Auctions, Boston College, and the Pan-Mass Challenge, as well as on the advisory council of the University at Buffalo.
As one of only a few Black CEOs in the Fortune 500, Jones is passionate about equity of opportunity, both in and outside the company. He serves as a steward of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism and on the capital advisory committee of Aux21, a seed-stage firm investing in the future of global commerce with a focus on companies led by immigrant founders.
What is René F. Jones' net worth?
The estimated net worth of René F. Jones is at least $13.53 million as of October 28th, 2024. Mr. Jones owns 77,226 shares of M&T Bank stock worth more than $13,530,613 as of March 29th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Jones may own. Learn More about René F. Jones' net worth.
How do I contact René F. Jones?
The corporate mailing address for Mr. Jones and other M&T Bank executives is ONE M&T PLAZA, BUFFALO NY, 14203. M&T Bank can also be reached via phone at (716) 635-4000 and via email at ir@mtb.com. Learn More on René F. Jones' contact information.
Has René F. Jones been buying or selling shares of M&T Bank?
René F. Jones has not been actively trading shares of M&T Bank during the last ninety days. Most recently, Rene F. Jones sold 23,071 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $193.88, for a transaction totalling $4,473,005.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 77,226 shares of the company's stock, valued at $14,972,576.88. Learn More on René F. Jones' trading history.
Who are M&T Bank's active insiders?
M&T Bank's insider roster includes John Barnes (Director), Daryl Bible (CFO), Robert Bojdak (EVP), Gary Geisel (Director), René Jones (CEO), Christopher Kay (EVP), Doris Meister (EVP), Kevin Pearson (Vice Chairman), Denis Salamone (Director), Rudina Seseri (Director), Michael Todaro (EVP), Michele Trolli (EVP), Kirk Walters (Director), D. Scott Warman (EVP), Edna Warren (EVP), and Tracy Woodrow (Chief Administrative Officer). Learn More on M&T Bank's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of M&T Bank?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 29 times. They sold a total of 216,984 shares worth more than $37,350,300.70. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 12th when EVP Christopher E Kay sold 1,738 shares worth more than $299,526.92. Insiders at M&T Bank own 0.5% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at M&T Bank. Information on this page was last updated on 3/12/2025.
