IHS adds co-founder Saad to Board as director

IHS Holding Limited reported a change in its Board of Directors.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/30/2026 - 04:05 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IHS Holding Limited reported a change in its Board of Directors. Effective April 29, 2026, co-founder William Saad was appointed as an executive director. He already serves as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer, so he is moving into a formal Board role.

Mr. Saad replaces Bashir El-Rufai, who resigned from the Board effective the same date. The company stated that Mr. El-Rufai’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement over operations, policies, or practices, and expressed appreciation for his service.

Key Figures

Effective appointment date: April 29, 2026 Director resignation date: April 29, 2026 Commission File Number: 001-40876

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Effective appointment date April 29, 2026 William Saad joins Board as executive director

Director resignation date April 29, 2026 Bashir El-Rufai steps down from Board

Commission File Number 001-40876 SEC registration reference for IHS Holding Limited

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, executive director, Board of Directors, +1 more

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

executive director financial

"Mr. Saad will serve as an executive director."

An executive director is a senior leader who both sits on a company’s board and runs day-to-day operations or a major business unit, acting like the bridge between oversight and execution. Investors watch this role because the person sets strategy, makes key resource and hiring decisions, and is accountable for performance—similar to a ship’s captain who also helps steer the fleet.

Board of Directors financial

"appointed William Saad as a director of the Company’s Board of Directors"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Executive Vice President financial

"currently serves as its Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-40876

IHS Holding Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1 Cathedral Piazza

123 Victoria Street

London SW1E 5BP

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F ¨

Change of Director

Effective April 29, 2026, IHS Holding Limited (the “Company”) appointed William Saad as a director of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).  Mr. Saad will serve as an executive director. Mr. Saad is one of the Company’s co-founders and currently serves as its Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Saad succeeds Mr. Bashir El-Rufai, who resigned as member of the Board effective April 29, 2026. Mr El-Rufai’s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. El-Rufai for his service and contributions during his tenure on the Board.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	IHS Holding Limited
Date: April 30, 2026	By:	/s/ Steve Howden
		Steve Howden
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer