WhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Kunal Shah has officially taken the reins as WhatsApp's new leader, bringing his builder mentality and global perspective to the world's largest messaging app. This transition coincides with Meta's significant $900 million investment in Cred, solidifying a new chapter for both companies.

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

BANGALORE, June 22 - Indian fintech firm CRED's founder Kunal Shah will become Meta-owned WhatsApp's new leader, the messaging app's current head Will Cathcart said on Monday in a…

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.…