Meta appoints Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as head of WhatsApp
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India, USA
June 22, 2026
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Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, as the new head of WhatsApp. Meta will also lead a US$900 million funding round in Cred. The move aims to monetize WhatsApp's user base and explore new revenue streams.
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