Kunal Shah Leads WhatsApp India
2 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 22 JUN 2026 — 22 JUN 2026
Amit ShahAhmedabadMumbaiBengaluru
Latest · 22 Jun 2026
Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech start-up Cred, has been appointed as the new leader of WhatsApp.
What this timeline covers
This event covers Meta Platforms' $900 million investment in CRED, valuing it at $4.5 billion, and the subsequent leadership changes within WhatsApp, including Kunal Shah's new role and Miten Sampat's interim appointment, along with any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these specific actions. It excludes other business activities, leadership changes, or financial transactions by Meta Platforms, CRED, or WhatsApp unless they are direct developments or consequences of the aforementioned investment and leadership transitions.
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