CEO of Global Ocean Investments and creator of Serenité Seychelles, a $250 million longevity destination bringing together advanced medicine, exceptional hospitality and the restorative power of nature. Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles.
Justin Etzin is a British/Seychellois entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with diverse interests spanning real estate, hospitality, retail, travel, insurance, medical services, entertainment, and technology. As the CEO of Global Ocean, a company specializing in private equity, global real estate investment and development, and debt financing, Justin plays a pivotal role in shaping its strategic direction.
In addition to his business pursuits, Justin Etzin served as a Diplomat for Seychelles at the United Nations in New York for an impressive 14-year tenure. Currently, he serves as a strategic advisor and Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles.
Private equity and real estate
Medical response, Seychelles
Wellness and longevity resort
Travel and corporate risk
115 islands in the Indian Ocean. 42% protected land. The place that shaped a philosophy: if you have the ability to contribute, you have the duty to act.
Founded to protect fragile oceans for future generations. OOOF raises global awareness of plastic pollution, overfishing and habitat destruction, and develops zero-impact, self-sufficient architecture for life at sea.
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Founded in memory of Bernard Etzin. The foundation creates unforgettable experiences for people in palliative care and funds life-saving medical equipment for hospitals in need, from the Seychelles to partners like amfAR, the Red Cross and Make-A-Wish.
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An in-depth interview on building medical response infrastructure for one of the world's most remote destinations.
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A profile of Justin's philanthropic work during his tenure as Consul General to the United States.
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Justin's ventures and philanthropy, including the donation of
a medical laboratory to the Seychelles Ministry of Health.
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Answers to the most common questions about Justin Etzin, his ventures, and his work in the Seychelles.
Justin Etzin is a British-Seychellois entrepreneur, investor and diplomat. He is the CEO of Global Ocean Investments, served 14 years as Seychelles Tourism Ambassador and Consul General in the United States, and currently serves as Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles. He is also the founder of Doctor 24/7, Serenite Seychelles and two philanthropic foundations.
Global Ocean Investments is a private investment company led by Justin Etzin as CEO. The firm holds interests in real estate, private equity, healthcare, insurance and hospitality across four continents, with a particular focus on the Seychelles and the Indian Ocean region, including the Serenite Seychelles wellness destination.
Justin Etzin served as Seychelles Tourism Ambassador and Consul General to the United States for 14 years. In this role he represented the Seychelles abroad, promoted the islands as a global travel destination, and supported diplomatic and trade relations. He now serves as Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles.
The One Ocean, One Future Foundation (OOOF) is an ocean conservation foundation founded by Justin Etzin. It raises global awareness of threats facing fragile ocean ecosystems, including plastic pollution and overfishing, and develops zero-impact, self-sufficient architectural concepts for sustainable life at sea. The foundation is funded personally by Justin and accepts no outside donations.
The Etzin Foundation is a private charitable foundation established by Justin Etzin in memory of his father, Bernard Etzin. It creates meaningful experiences for people in palliative care and funds medical equipment for hospitals in need, including donations of 180,000 syringes and laboratory equipment to the Government of Seychelles. It