Justine Assal, MBE, is a seasoned global business leader with over 25 years of experience driving international growth and market entry strategies. As the Founder and President of NextPay Global, she empowers corporations to scale across borders through streamlined international payment and FX solutions.

A two-time successful founder and exit strategist, Justine’s expertise spans fintech, real estate, and multinational consulting. Her distinguished career is defined by a unique blend of strategic leadership and a collaborative, cross-vertical approach.

In 2024, Justine was appointed His Majesty’s Honorary Consul of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Central Florida as selected by the British Consulate-General in Miami and accredited by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions. In this capacity, she fosters international commercial ties and strengthens regional economic growth. This prestigious appointment follows her 2015 investiture as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, awarded for her tireless efforts in promoting UK-Florida trade.

Justine serves on several advisory boards and is a dedicated community leader. She is fluent in English and is conversational in French and Lebanese Arabic.