Laurence Guihard-Joly, co-founder of Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation, is an experienced Senior General Manager who successfully managed multiples large global IBM business Units these last 15 years. She lived in France, Singapore and the United States and traveled the world extensively, especially in India. In addition, Laurence supports young entrepreneurs to grow their “start-up”. She is also a wife and mother of 2 boys and is committed to supporting people with disabilities.

Transformed by the multiple benefits of these practices, and inspired by their positive impacts in the workplace, Laurence started to bring them to her colleagues and soon became the Corporate Sponsor of Mindfulness in IBM, in addition to her business role. After teaching to thousands of leaders and professionals, in IBM and other organizations, she decided to  devote her time to helping all leaders, in the corporate and academic worlds, to become “Buddha-CEOs”, happier, fulfilled, and who will naturally build a more harmonious society.