Will Cathcart steps down as head of WhatsApp, Kunal Shah appointed as successor
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Will Cathcart, Kunal Shah, Mark Zuckerberg
Global / India
June 22, 2026
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Will Cathcart is stepping down as head of WhatsApp after seven years. Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech startup Cred, will take over as the new head of WhatsApp. Meta has invested $900m in Cred, acquiring a 20% stake in the company.
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