René F. Jones
René F. Jones is an American businessman and serves as chief executive officer of M&T Bank. As of 2022, he is one of four Black CEOs in the Fortune 500.[1][2]
Early life and education
Born into a biracial military family, Jones was raised in Ayer, Massachusetts. His father met his mother in Belgium while serving as a soldier in World War II. He is the youngest of six children.[1]
Jones graduated from Boston College with a BS degree and from University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business with an MBA.[3]
Career
In 1992, Jones joined M&T Bank as an executive associate.[1][2]
From 2005 to 2016, Jones served as CFO of M&T Bank.[3]
In 2017, he was appointed as chairman and CEO of M&T Bank.[1][2][4]
In 2022, he was elected a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His term will run through the end of 2024.[5]
He currently serves on the boards at The Jacobs Institute, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Massachusetts Historical Society, Pan-Mass Challenge, and Boston College.[3]
References
- Scipioni, Jade (27 February 2022). "René Jones, one of 4 Black CEOs in the Fortune 500, on his 'secret' for success: 'You have to tell your story'". CNBC.
- Wahba, Phil (2 February 2021). "How to cultivate the next generation of Black CEOs, according to M&T Bank CEO René Jones". Fortune.
- "M&T Bank chairman, CEO René Jones '86 to address Wall Street Council Business Leadership Forum". Boston College.
- Glynn, Matt (21 September 2022). "M&T CEO René Jones named Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year". Buffalo News.
- Glynn, Matt (4 January 2022). "M&T's Rene Jones elected to New York Fed's Board". Buffalo News.