Christopher E. Kay

Christopher E. Kay is the EVP of Consumer Banking, Business Banking and Marketing at M&T Bank. Christopher has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including stints at CEK Ventures, Humana, Citi, and Target.

Kay began their career as an Associate at Faegre & Benson LLP in 1990. Christopher then spent 12 years at Target, where they rose to the position of Senior Leader. In 2007, they joined Citi as Managing Director and CEO of Citi Ventures. During their six-year tenure at Citi, Kay led the company's global venture group and was responsible for developing new business models and investing in entrepreneurs.

In 2014, Kay joined Humana as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. Christopher played a key role in transforming Humana from a traditional payer to a consumer healthcare services enterprise. Kay left Humana in 2017 to join M&T Bank.

Christopher E. Kay has a French and Economics degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison with honors. Christopher also has a JD from University of Minnesota Law School, where they graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif.

Christopher E. Kay reports to René F. Jones, Chairman & CEO. Christopher E. Kay works with Darren J. King - EVP & CFO, Michele D. Trolli - EVP, Head of Corporate Operations & Enterprise Initiatives, and Glenn Jackson - Chief Diversity Officer.