Kunal Shah
Joins Meta as Head of WhatsApp · Jun 22, 2026 · News
Why, in the source's words
Meta is betting on India for WhatsApp’s next chapter, naming entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead the messaging app and succeed Will Cathcart, who is stepping down after nearly seven years at the helm
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| Aug 28, 2026 | Sandhya DevanathanPoachedMeta OpenAIOther | Other | ||
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| Dec 19, 2025 | Yann LeCunDepartedMetaAMI LabsScientist | Scientist | ||
| Dec 19, 2025 | Yann LeCunAppointedMetaAMI LabsOther | Other | ||
| Dec 4, 2025 | Jennifer NewsteadPoachedMeta AppleOther | Other |
About this move
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- Announced
- Jun 22, 2026
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- Not stated
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- TechCrunch
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