WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.

Meta is investing $900mn in India's Cred for a ~20% stake, and making founder Kunal Shah the new head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart.

Kunal Shah replaces Will Cathcart, who has been running the popular messaging service for roughly seven years | India News

Kunal Shah leaves CRED to lead WhatsApp at Meta while retaining his shareholding in the fintech platform.

Meta has reportedly named CRED founder Kunal Shah as the next head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart, and has also reportedly made a $900 million minority investment in CRED.…