08:20 AM EST, 01/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NextGen Digital Platforms (NXT.CN) said Friday that it appointed Mario Nawfal, a Web3 and blockchain industry veteran, as strategic advisor.

Nawfal founded IBC Group, a venture capital and incubator platform in the crypto space. He also founded several innovative ventures in the consumers and healthcare spaces and he is the host of The Roundtable Show, which has featured prominent entrepreneurs, executives and government professionals.

The advisory agreement has a 12-month term that began Thursday. Either party has the right to terminate the advisory agreement at any time.

"We're very fortunate to have a proven Web3 and blockchain professional of Mario's calibre in our corner," said Alexander Tjiang, NextGen's interim CEO. "His background in the digital assets space and his track record of building and incubating innovative companies warrants a warm welcome from everyone at NextGen."