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Dr Frédéric Schepens

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Strategic Advisor at PIDG Project Development – Africa (InfraCo)
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Frédéric Schepens is the CEO of Bayobab Group, MTNs digital wholesale and infrastructure services company. With over 28 years of experience in international telecommunications, he drives the strategy to build Africas largest open-access digital infrastructure, aiming to bridge the continents digital divide. He holds an MBA from EU Business School and has completed multiple executive programs at INSEAD.

Inspired by Africas potential, Frédéric is passionate about fostering growth and connecting the unconnected through strategic global partnerships. He believes in a strong work-life balance and promotes diversity, with his team comprising 16 nationalities. He is a firm advocate for continuous learning and creating an agile, entrepreneurial work environment to stay relevant in the digital age.

Frédéric was recently elected Vice Chair of the ITW Global Leaders Forum (GLF) Board, a network of leaders from the worlds largest international ICT service providers.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Strategic Advisor
Job Level
Junior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Connecting Africa
His stated mission is to bridge Africa's digital divide by building large-scale digital infrastructure and fostering pan-African partnerships to drive socio-economic growth.
Digital Infrastructure
Leads Bayobab's strategy to build and commercialize Africa's largest open-access fibre network and communication platforms, including significant subsea cable projects like 2Africa.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Strategic Advisor
PIDG Project Development – Africa (InfraCo)
12-2025
Strategic Advisor
Filps Ltd.
10-2025
Strategic Advisor to the board
Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd.
9-2025
Managing Partner
InfraEight FZ LLC
1-2023
Non Executive Board Member
Mawingu
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Education
3-2023 - 11-2025
Doctor of Business Administration
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
2-2022 - 4-2023
International Director Program
INSEAD
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