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WhatsApp gets new boss from Indian startup CRED

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

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.

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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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