Knakmuhs to lead internal and external communications in newly
created role
BUFFALO,
N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T
Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) today announced that it has appointed
Sarah Knakmuhs as chief
communications officer.
In this newly created role, Knakmuhs will continue to
evolve and mature M&T's communication platforms and
capabilities to enhance the bank's profile and strengthen
engagement with stakeholders, including employees, shareholders,
the media, and the communities M&T serves. Knakmuhs will report
to Chris Kay, head of Enterprise
Platforms, and is based in Washington,
D.C.
"Sarah's appointment to Chief Communications Officer represents
an important step toward enhancing M&T Bank's ongoing dialogue
with our internal and external audiences," said Kay. "Sarah's
extensive background in strategic communications, focused on
helping companies protect their valuations and reputations,
reflects M&T's commitment to attracting extraordinary talent.
We are excited to have Sarah join as chief communications
officer."
Knakmuhs previously served as senior counselor at global
advisory group H/Advisors Abernathy where she built the D.C. office
and provided strategic communications counsel to regulated
companies navigating complex issues. Before this role, Knakmuhs
spent over 14 years at a Fortune 200 company where she held senior
roles encompassing government affairs and public policy, brand, and
investor relations.
About M&T
M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company
headquartered in Buffalo, New
York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank,
provides banking products and services in 12 states across the
eastern U.S. from Maine to
Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are
provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's
Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. For more
information on M&T Bank, visit www.mtb.com.
M&T Bank. Member FDIC.
Media Contact:
Frank Lentini
(929) 651-0447
flentini@mtb.com
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