Kunal Shah’s appointment points to big India pivot

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

June 22 : Meta Platforms will invest $900 million in Indian fintech startup CRED, valuing it at $4.5 billion, while tapping CRED's founder Kunal Shah to head WhatsApp globally,…

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.…

Meta invests $900 million in CRED as founder Kunal Shah transitions to lead WhatsApp globally, enhancing India's fintech landscape.

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…

The land of WhatsApp uncles and ubiquitous 'Good morning' messages has given the blockbuster messaging platform its next global head, with Meta Platforms elevating Cred founder…

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.