Our Mission & Vision

Infra8 is dedicated to transforming the telecom landscape across the EMENA region by providing strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and operational excellence. Our mission is to accelerate digital connectivity and business transformation, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. We are committed to integrity, expertise, and regional focus, leveraging decades of experience to deliver high-value advisory and support.
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Founder & Industry Veteran

With over three decades of leadership in telecom infrastructure development and strategic consulting across Europe, AsiaPac, Middle East, and Africa, our founder Frederic Schepens has consistently driven transformative projects and growth initiatives, establishing Infra8 as a trusted partner for telecom operators and investors in the EMENA region.

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Biography

Fred is a global business leader with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Until July 2025, he was MTN Group Executive and Founder & CEO of Bayobab Group, where he led the company’s rebranding, expansion into new business lines, and growth into a billion-dollar enterprise with subsidiaries in more than ten African countries.

Previously, Fred held senior roles at Vodafone, including Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Vodafone Enterprise in Italy, as well as Head of Global Voice Services, where he built the world’s largest voice carrier. He also helped establish Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS) and played a key role in launching mobile operators in the Netherlands and Belgium.

An INSEAD alumnus, Fred holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus on digital infrastructure in Africa. Recognized among the Capacity Power 100 and a multiple-time “CEO of the Year” awardee, he continues to contribute to the industry through influential board positions and advisory roles.