Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Kunal Shah, the founder of Cred, was appointed as the Global Head of WhatsApp by Meta Platforms Inc. on June 23, 2026. He succeeded Will Cathcart, who had led WhatsApp since 2019 and later moved to a new product development role within Meta. Following Shah's appointment, Miten Sampat assumed the role of interim CEO of Cred. Shah is widely recognised for founding Cred in 2018, a Bengaluru-based fintech company that rewards creditworthy users and offers services in payments, lending, insurance, and wealth management. His appointment reflects Meta's focus on strengthening WhatsApp's global growth and innovation.