About US
Power of hybrid intelligence
Our approach is built on a unique synergy between artificial intelligence and human expertise. We combine the agility of multidisciplinary teams, deep expertise in key domains, and the use of cutting-edge technologies, while leveraging a profound understanding of industry sectors.
This distinctive combination provides a significant competitive edge, enabling organizations to innovate, adapt, and achieve sustainable success in an ever-evolving world.
Who we are
Laystone Consulting is a global advisory firm positioned at the crossroads of innovation, technology, and strategy. The name Laystone reflects our philosophy: to « lay the foundations » of success (lay) with the strength and resilience of stone (stone). It symbolizes our commitment to building solid, lasting solutions for every project, while remaining agile and adaptable to modern challenges.
Our team of consultants and experts in AI, engineering, cybersecurity, design, business, management, and strategy consists of visionary thinkers, seasoned strategists, and technical innovators. With diverse experience across leading industries and global organizations, we offer fresh perspectives and create tailored solutions that drive meaningful impact.
« Our company’s strategy is based on a long-term vision that values the knowledge and ingenuity of our clients while fostering excellence and creativity. It assures the company’s continuous success and acts as its primary motive. »
Jean-Baptiste GERARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Executive Leadership
Jean-Baptiste GERARD
President & CEO
Former IBM and LVMH, with a Master’s from CentraleSupélec and Programs in Business Analytics & Strategy from Harvard Business School. Also a Professor at ESSEC, Mentor at Sciences Po and CentraleSupélec.
Board of advisors
Nick ORENSTEIN
Space Travel Entrepreneur – Former SpaceX Engineer – Harvard Alumni
Ethan PIERSE
Director, The CryptoAssets Institute & Ambassador La French Tech (Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances)
Cyril CHIFFOT
Former McKinsey Associate Partner – MBA, INSEAD
Eric PRADIER
Former VP Consulting EMEA at Hewlett Packard, VP & GM Networks Global Services at Motorola – CentraleSupélec & INSEAD Alumni
Tatiana DUDYEZ
Founder & Startup Growth Advisor – Leadership & Performance
Our Purpose
At Laystone Consulting, we don’t just solve problems—we empower organizations to thrive, unlock their full potential, and lead confidently in an ever-changing world. Partners in innovation, architects of progress.
Every day, we seek to fulfill our objective by concentrating on the following five principles:
1. By questioning conventional thinking and methods of operation and introducing fresh viewpoints to the most difficult issues.
2. We create impact by working together with our customers to empower and energize their organizations, and by seeing beyond the next ten years deadline.
3. We overcome complexity by identifying distinct sources of competitive advantage, undiscovered truths in dynamic, complex systems.
4. We lead with integrity by confronting hard issues, staying true to our values, and stating our views and directly.
5. We grow by helping others grow, enabling our clients, colleagues, and the broader community to build success and achieve their full potential.
Our mission
Our values
1. Adhere to the highest professional standards
- Put client interests ahead of our firm’s
- Maintain high standards and conditions for client service
- Observe high ethical standards
- Preserve client confidences
- Maintain an independent perspective
- Manage client and firm resources cost-effectively
2. Improve our clients’ performance significantly
- Follow the top-management approach
- Pursue holistic impact
- Use our global network to deliver the best of our firm to all clients
- Bring innovations in management practice to clients
- Build client capabilities to sustain improvement
- Build enduring relationships based on trust
3. Create an unrivaled environment for exceptional people
- Be nonhierarchical and inclusive
- Sustain a caring meritocracy
- Develop one another through apprenticeship and mentoring
- Uphold the obligations to engage and dissent
- Embrace diverse perspectives with curiosity and respect
- Govern ourselves as a “one firm” partnership