Laura Halstead

Laura Halstead is a key member of the leadership team at Octopus Renewables, driving sustainable investing practices for a net-zero future.

With a background spanning over 16 years, Laura specializes in business operations, organizational transformations, and strategic leadership.

Her expertise extends across various industries, with a primary focus on Financial Services and Renewable Energy sectors.

In her role, Laura oversees fund management operations, governance, risk management, and leads initiatives related to ESG and Impact Strategy, aligning with regulatory frameworks like SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and TCFD.

She brings IPO experience from managing the Investment Trust (ORIT) and excels in team leadership and program management.

Laura's skill set includes organizational analysis, redesign, and implementation, strategic planning, budgeting, profitability and cost analysis, financial management, business process design, requirements gathering, and tech implementation.

She is well-versed in change management strategies and effective communication practices.

Laura Halstead graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics with First Class Honors from the University of Nottingham.

Her career journey includes roles such as Fund Management and Operations Director at Octopus Renewables, Business Consultant at MCS Advisory Limited, Head of Operations at Serpentine Galleries (maternity cover), and Management Consultant at Deloitte.