# Kunal Shah Named New WhatsApp CEO

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kunal-shah-named-new-whatsapp-ceo/  
Published: 2026-06-23  
Updated: 2026-06-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History is made! Meta has appointed CRED founder Kunal Shah as the new Global CEO of WhatsApp. This monumental shift signals a bold new era for the platform, moving beyond simple messaging into commerce and AI-driven infrastructure. With a massive $900 million investment backing this move, Shah is ready to revolutionize how three billion users connect, transact, and engage globally.