GENERAL· 22 Jun
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
Will Cathcart, former head of WhatsApp, is stepping down after nearly seven years leading the popular messaging platform. He will remain within Meta's leadership ranks and Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech start-up Cred, has been appointed as his successor. Shah, who has built a successful business in India, brings a "builder mentality" and global perspective to lead WhatsApp.
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22 JUN 2026
— NDTV
CRED Founder Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp Globally
· THIS STORY — BBC
Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech start-up Cred, has been appointed as the new leader of WhatsApp.
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