WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
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"Kunal brings the kind of builder mentality and global perspective that will serve him well in running the world's biggest messaging app."
— Mark Zuckerberg , Executive
"I look forward to working with Kunal to continue to make WhatsApp the best service for billions of people and millions of businesses."
— Mark Zuckerberg , Executive
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WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
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