Kunal Shah, the visionary behind fintech success CRED and FreeCharge, is set to lead Meta's global messaging giant, WhatsApp. Shah, who previously overcame family bankruptcy by working odd jobs, will transition from his operational role at CRED, where he bui…
Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, is now the global head of WhatsApp. Known for his entrepreneurial success, he previously co-founded several companies and backed numerous startups as an angel investor.

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Shah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes WhatsApp’s global CEO, succeeding Will Cathcart.
