Meta names Kunal Shah as WhatsApp head
Shah will take over from Will Cathcart who is exiting the platform after heading WhatsApp for 7 years
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Published: Jun 22, 2026 7:21 PM | 1 min read
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Meta Platforms has appointed Cred founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp. Shah will take over from Will Cathcart who has announced that he's stepping down as the head of WhatsApp after 7 years leading the app.
Will's been one of Meta's most important and effective leaders, helping to bring WhatsApp to over 3 billion people and championing privacy for our community. I'm super grateful for his partnership and contributions over these years. Will is transitioning to a new role within Meta where he'll build new products from the ground-up -- I'm excited to continue to work together closely.
Meta Platforms has also announced that it has invested $900 million in Cred. The investment gives Meta a 20% stake in Cred, valuing the company at $4.5 billion on a post-money basis.
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