Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED and FreeCharge, has been appointed global head of WhatsApp at Meta. His remarkable ascent, despite lacking traditional elite degrees, highlights a significant gap in Indian hiring practices. Startup founder Riya Upreti points out that many companies prioritize academic credentials over demonstrable skills, potentially overlooking future leaders like Shah. His journey underscores that entrepreneurial success often transcends conventional educational backgrounds.

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

Cred founder Kunal Shah will join WhatsApp as its global head after Meta announced a nearly $900 million investment in the fintech firm. This and more in todays ETtech Top 5.

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

Entrepreneur Kunal Shah, best known for founding fintech platform CRED and digital payments company FreeCharge, has announced that he will join Meta to lead its messaging 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.…

Kunal Shah, CRED founder, is set to lead WhatsApp globally, joining a distinguished line of Indian-origin tech leaders. This appointment highlights the increasing influence of…

Happy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch.