# Community Minded Banking: A Conversation with Robert G. Wilmers

On Thursday, April 13, NYU Stern’s [Center for Sustainable Business](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business) (CSB) welcomed [Robert G. Wilmers](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/tensie-whelan), CEO of M&T Bank, for a discussion entitled “Community-Minded Banking.”

Wilmers opened the event with prepared remarks, speaking to the culture and values of M&T, before moving to a discussion moderated by Professor [Tensie Whelan](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/tensie-whelan). Wilmers, who has served as CEO of the bank since 1983 and been an integral part of the organization’s 104-consecutive profitable quarters, explained that M&T is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels.

“Adapting to change requires opening the mind to new perspectives,” said Wilmers. “We believe that diversity and inclusion leads to a richer dialogue. We know a diverse workforce makes us stronger, smarter and more well-developed.”

Following the discussion, Wilmers answered questions from the audience.

For more information, including future CSB events, please visit the center’s [website](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business).

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— 4/13/2017

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