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# M&T Bank names Sarah Knakmuhs its Chief Communications Officer
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/mt-bank-names-sarah-knakmuhs-its-chief-communications-officer/
- Published: 2024-03-21T15:36:45.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-21T15:36:45.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: People, #wp-top-center-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:54

**M&T Bank Corporation appointed** [**Sarah Knakmuhs**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahknakmuhs/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) **as chief communications officer.**

In this newly created role, states a release, 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.

PHOTO: H/Advisors Abernathy