M&T Bank announced the appointment of Ishet Dhar in the role of Chief Digital Officer (CDO). This decision reflects M&T's increasing focus on digital and its role creating simple, differentiated experiences for customers and employees. Dhar has over two decades of global experience, most recently serving as senior vice president, digital consumer delivery at Bank of America.

In this enterprise-wide role, Dhar will lead the strategy, integration and transformation of M&T's digital platforms, providing each customer a seamless and personalized digital experience that spans and supports their full relationship across the bank. He will report to Head of Consumer /Business Banking and Marketing Christopher Kay and serve as a key member of the company's leadership. Dhar received a MBA from Rice University and currently resides in Newtown Square, Pa.

He will be based in M&T's regional headquarters in Wilmington, Del.