Meta (META) Appoints Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp

Meta Platforms (META) on June 22, 2026, appointed Kunal Shah as the new head of its popular messaging platform, WhatsApp. Shah, previously leading product development for WhatsApp Business and Payments, will transition into this expanded leadership role. The appointment underscores Meta's strategic focus on enhancing WhatsApp's offerings, particularly in the areas of business solutions and payment functionalities globally. This move aims to accelerate the platform's growth and monetization efforts.