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About Justin Etzin

Entrepreneur, diplomat and investor. Fourteen years representing the Seychelles on the world stage.

Justin Etzin is an international investor, Seychelles diplomat, and executive strategist whose portfolio spans luxury hospitality, advanced healthcare, national level insurance platforms, and large scale real estate. Raised in the Seychelles and a full resident of the islands, he has built a global enterprise that operates at the level of major sovereign funds and leading private capital families.

He served the Republic of Seychelles for 14 years as Tourism Ambassador and Consul General in the United States and now serves as Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles. His diplomatic work is regarded as one of the most influential modern contributions to the international presence of the country. He led major investment forums that helped drive substantial growth in United States tourism and foreign investment.

He played a direct role in securing the Vaccines for Seychelles during the world wide Covid Crisis and donated special low waste medical syringes that enabled the national vaccination program.

As Chief Executive Officer of Global Ocean Investments, Justin oversees an international group with a diverse asset base spanning Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. The group includes luxury resort developments, longevity and wellness ventures, commercial real estate platforms, diagnostic laboratories, emergency medical services, large scale redevelopment projects, and sophisticated insurance and protection structures. The aggregate value of controlled and managed assets positions the group among the most significant private holdings connected to the Seychelles.

Justin is the creator of Serenite Seychelles, a $250 million USD wellness and longevity destination positioned to become one of the most advanced health tourism facilities globally. The project is designed to create long term employment for Seychellois citizens, elevate national healthcare partnerships, and attract high value global visitors. Every phase of development follows strict environmental controls and responsible stewardship of Seychelles land.

He is also the founder of Doctor 24/7, the only 24 hour medical response service in Seychelles serving luxury hotels, private villas, and superyachts. The service has become an essential part of the national hospitality infrastructure and a critical support system for the country’s visitor experience with a team of Doctors visiting every Hotel in the Seychelles Islands.

In the insurance sector Justin has one of the only Insurance licenses and oversees platforms that support national healthcare, corporate risk programs, international travel protection, and bespoke solutions for luxury clients and global institutions. His structures serve thousands of travelers and international corporations each year, providing reliable protection across multiple jurisdictions with world class compliance standards.

His private portfolio includes a significant collection of commercial buildings, premium hospitality assets, and major redevelopment projects. This includes extensive multifamily holdings across the United States, strategic commercial properties in Europe, and one of the largest private land portfolios in the Seychelles.

Justin is also the owner of Finley Cay in the Bahamas, a private island acquired for long term conservation, environmental protection, and legacy preservation. Described locally as the jewel in the crown of the Bahamas.

His investment approach focuses on long cycle value creation, complex restructurings, and large scale capital deployment that transforms underperforming assets into high value long term holdings.

The guiding philosophy behind Justin’s work originates from his Seychelles upbringing. If you have the ability to contribute, you have the duty to act. This principle defines his approach to diplomacy, national development, global investment, and philanthropic work across every region where he operates.

Appointed Tourism Ambassador
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Consul General, US · foundations
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Special Envoy · Serenite
VENTURES & ROLES

Building Across Borders

From Mahé to Manhattan, Justin’s ventures span investment, healthcare, hospitality and risk, united by a focus on the Indian Ocean region he calls home.

Global Ocean Investments

Role : CEO
A private investment company with holdings in real estate, private equity, healthcare and hospitality across four continents. Global Ocean is the parent of Justin's ventures and the vehicle behind Serenite Seychelles.
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Doctor 24/7

Role : Founder
Round-the-clock medical response for the Seychelles, giving residents and the islands' one million annual visitors access to doctors, house calls and emergency coordination in one of the world's most remote destinations.
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Serenite Seychelles

Role : Founder & Developer
A $250 million wellness and longevity destination in development in the Seychelles, combining regenerative medicine, luxury hospitality and the natural setting of the islands into a single resort concept.
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Travel Protection & Risk

Role : Founder
Medical protection and travel risk services for visitors to the Seychelles, from emergency evacuation coverage to on-island assistance, built alongside the Doctor 24/7 medical network.
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IN THE PRESS

Featured & Recognized

Justin’s work in travel risk, healthcare and diplomacy has been covered by international industry press and national media in the Seychelles.

Special assistance in the Seychelles

An in-depth interview on building medical response infrastructure for one of the world's most remote destinations.
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I'm passionate about charity

A profile of Justin's philanthropic work during his tenure as Consul General to the United States.
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Investor & founder profile

Justin's ventures and philanthropy, including the donation of a medical laboratory to the Seychelles Ministry of Health.
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