HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2026 – HGC Global Communications("HGC" or the "Group"), a Hong Kong-based digital infrastructure, connectivity and ICT solutions provider with international reach, today announced the appointment of Dr Frédéric Schepens (Fred) as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026. Fred succeeds Andrew Kwok, who has decided that the time is right to begin the next chapter of his career outside the Group and will support a smooth handover to ensure continuity.
Dr Frédéric Schepens appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HGC
Fred will lead HGC's next phase of growth, overseeing the Group's strategy and operations across its enterprise, consumer, carrier and international businesses. With Hong Kong as its home market, HGC will continue to serve local households and businesses while strengthening the city's role as an international digital hub connecting Asia and the world.
Fred is a seasoned telecoms leader with 30 years of international experience across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He founded and led Bayobab, MTN Group's open-access digital infrastructure business. He previously held senior carrier leadership roles at Vodafone and BICS.
Darrin Webb, Executive Vice Chairman of HGC, said, "Fred has built and grown digital infrastructure businesses and knows how to work with customers and partners across markets. That experience is a strong fit for HGC as we expand our businesses and deepen our partnerships in Hong Kong, across Asia and beyond. We are delighted to welcome Fred as CEO. I also want to thank Andrew for his leadership and for the trust he and the team have earned over the years."
Andrew Kwok said, "Leading HGC has been a true privilege. Through years of rapid industry change and challenging market conditions, our talented and dedicated team has shown remarkable resilience, and HGC has evolved and grown stronger as a result. I am deeply grateful to our colleagues, customers and partners for their trust and support. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the industry in a new capacity. Fred brings exceptional international experience across networks, carrier services and digital infrastructure, and I am confident he will lead HGC to even greater success."
Dr Frédéric Schepens, Chief Executive Officer of HGC, said, "I am proud to join HGC and build on the expertise of our people and the trust of our customers. My focus is clear: to strengthen our core businesses and bring our connectivity, digital infrastructure and ICT capabilities closer together to help customers operate securely and adopt AI with confidence. We will be ambitious in our thinking and disciplined in our execution. I look forward to working closely with our people, customers and partners to turn these priorities into practical results."
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About HGC Global Communications Limited
HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a Hong Kong and international telecommunications operator and ICT solutions provider. The company owns extensive network infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas, with 19 global offices and a staff presence in 33 cities worldwide. HGC provides telecommunications infrastructure services to other operators, as well as connectivity, ICT solutions and broadband services to enterprises, SMEs and households in local and international markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network and five cross-border telecommunications routes integrated with tier-one operators in Chinese Mainland, and connects with hundreds of international telecommunications operators. The company continues to invest in its infrastructure, technologies and services. In 2019, HGC Group acquired Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a digital technology solutions and managed services provider, strengthening the Group's ICT and digital services capabilities. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focused on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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From online shortlisting and video interviews to digital documentation and doorstep deployment, the Singapore agency is reducing the need for repeated agency visits while keeping personalised guidance at the heart of recruitment.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2026 – From banking to healthcare consultations, Singaporeans are increasingly accustomed to managing everyday services online. Yet for families looking to hire a full-time domestic helper, the process can still involve multiple agency visits, coordinating interviews and navigating paperwork. Singapore-based employment agency Hire A Maid is looking to simplify this experience by bringing more of the recruitment journey online, without losing the personal touch that comes with choosing someone to become part of a household's daily life.
Founded by Francis Wang, Hire A Maid combines online helper shortlisting, video interviews, digital documentation and doorstep deployment arrangements with personalised recruitment assistance. The approach allows employers to manage much of the hiring process remotely, reducing the need for repeated visits to a physical agency while maintaining guidance throughout the selection and hiring stages.
For working parents, dual-income households and families caring for young children or elderly relatives, finding time to visit an employment agency can be challenging. Beyond arranging interviews and reviewing candidates, employers must also consider whether a potential helper's experience, strengths and expectations align with the specific needs of their household.
Through Hire A Maid's online platform, families can browse profiles of fresh and experienced domestic helpers from Myanmar and Indonesia, shortlist suitable candidates and arrange video interviews before making a hiring decision. The agency also assists with the required documentation through digital processes and provides doorstep deployment arrangements, making the overall experience more convenient for busy households.
However, Hire A Maid believes that making recruitment more convenient should not come at the expense of finding a suitable match. Unlike a typical online transaction, hiring a domestic helper involves bringing someone into the household to support everyday family life, making mutual understanding and realistic expectations especially important.
"There are no perfect helpers or employers, only the right fit," said Francis Wang, founder of Hire A Maid. "Our job is to help families make informed decisions while making the whole process less troublesome."
According to Francis, a successful placement goes beyond a helper's qualifications or previous experience. Every household has its own routines, responsibilities and expectations, whether the priority is childcare, elderly support or general household management. Likewise, domestic helpers bring different strengths, experience levels and personal backgrounds that need to be considered during the selection process.
Rather than focusing solely on how quickly a helper can be deployed, Hire A Maid places importance on understanding an employer's requirements and helping families assess candidate suitability. This includes providing guidance during the shortlisting and interview stages, so employers can make more informed decisions and establish clearer expectations from the outset.
"Technology should take away the unnecessary running around, not the human element of recruitment," Francis added. "Employers still need proper guidance, and helpers deserve clear expectations about the households they'll be joining."
By combining digital convenience with personalised assistance, Hire A Maid hopes to make domestic helper recruitment more accessible and less time-consuming for Singapore households. Its approach reflects a straightforward principle: families should spend less time managing the recruitment process and more time making the right hiring decision.
For more information about Hire A Maid's recruitment services, visit www.hireamaid.sg.
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About Hire A Maid
Hire A Maid is a Singapore domestic helper employment agency founded by Francis Wang. The company specialises in recruiting fresh and experienced full-time live-in domestic helpers from Myanmar and Indonesia. Its services combine online helper shortlisting, video interviews, digital documentation, doorstep deployment arrangements and personalised recruitment guidance for Singapore households.
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Hire A Maid's digital-first recruitment approach enables Singapore families to interview and assess prospective domestic helpers remotely through video calls, reducing the need for repeated agency visits while maintaining a personalised hiring experience.
