# WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India's CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in startup

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> **Published:** 2026-06-22T15:21:42.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
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## Executive Summary
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.

## Key Entities & Companies
- **Meta AI**

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