Jerry Jacobs
BUFFALO, N.Y.,—M&T Bank Corp. has elected Jerry Jacobs Jr., chief executive officer of Delaware North, to its board of directors. He also was elected to the board of M&T Bank, the company’s principal banking subsidiary.
Jacobs joined Delaware North in 1986 and has held a series of leadership positions, including overseeing the company’s Sportservice division before being named chief executive officer in 2015. He shares the chief executive officer role with his brothers, Lou and Charlie, and oversees the company’s strategy, governance and financial performance.
Jacobs serves as chair of the UB Council, is a member of the U.S. Travel Association CEO Roundtable, and serves on the board of The Corps Network.
“Jerry brings a strong track record of leadership and operational execution, along with deep ties to Western New York and a clear commitment to the people and places he serves,” said René Jones, chairman and chief executive officer of M&T Bank Corp.
Jacobs earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.