Laura Newstead

Laura Newstead has more than 20 years of executive human resources experience primarily in the financial services sector. She is the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer for Cape Cod 5, joining the Bank in 2016, relocating from Michigan. Laura has extensive experience in the areas of human resources, talent management, benefits, and employee development.

Since joining the Bank, she has become active with Cape Cod Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs for All as a mentor and serves on the Board of Trustees for Calmer Choice. Laura is also involved at the state and national level serving on the Women in Banking Advisory Board, the Education and Management Development Committee, and the Human Resources Committee for Massachusetts Bankers Association, and also serves on the American Bankers Association’s Professional Development Advisory Board.

Laura holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Science Administration in Human Resources from Central Michigan University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and English from Western Michigan University. Additionally, Laura holds several Human Resources professional designations including: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Society of Human Resource Management’s Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).