Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leader (opens original article in a new tab)

Meta appointed Kunal Shah, an Indian angel investor and fintech founder, as the new global head of WhatsApp after seeking his advice on leadership.

• Meta's Chris Cox contacted Kunal Shah for WhatsApp leadership advice, leading to Shah's appointment as global head.
• Shah's experience in India's tech and fintech sectors, including founding Cred and investing in startups, influenced his selection.
• Meta invested $900 million in Cred, taking a 20% stake, as part of Shah's recruitment to lead WhatsApp.