Business · 7h ago
WhatsApp gets new boss from Indian startup CRED
Meta appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech startup CRED, as the new head of WhatsApp. The announcement coincided with Meta leading a $900 million funding round in Shah's company. Shah will oversee WhatsApp's global operations and strategy.
Meridian48 take
This appointment blurs the line between Meta's investment strategy and leadership selection, raising questions about WhatsApp's independence from its parent company's financial interests.
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