Multiple outlets report that Kunal Shah, the founder of Indian fintech startup CRED, has been appointed as WhatsApp’s next global CEO (also described as global head of the messaging platform). The announcement places Shah from India’s startup ecosystem into a global leadership role at one of the world’s most widely used messaging services. Several profiles on Shah describe his long-running presence in Indian tech and highlight his rise from early work experiences in Mumbai to founding and scaling CRED. Sources also portray him as a recognizable entrepreneur in India’s startup scene, now drawing international attention due to the move to WhatsApp. BBC Business frames the appointment as a shift from national to global focus, while other reports emphasize Shah’s background and the leadership change at WhatsApp. While outlets vary in the depth of biographical detail, they broadly agree on the central point: Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp globally following his work as CRED founder.