Kunal Shah has been appointed as Head of WhatsApp at Meta, marking a major leadership milestone for one of India’s most prominent technology

Kunal Shah has been appointed as Head of WhatsApp at Meta, marking a major leadership milestone for one of India’s most prominent technology entrepreneurs. As the founder of CRED and previously the founder of Freecharge, Shah has built a strong reputation for creating and scaling digital platforms while shaping innovation across the fintech and consumer technology ecosystem.

Beyond his entrepreneurial journey, Shah has served as an advisor to Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India), AngelList, Sequoia Capital, and Y Combinator, while also contributing as an Independent Director at Syrma SGS Technology Limited and Pine Labs. His experience as an investor in companies such as Razorpay, Unacademy, Spinny, MPL, and several other high-growth ventures reflects his deep understanding of technology, digital businesses, and platform-led growth, making him well-positioned to guide WhatsApp’s next phase of evolution.