Kunal Shah is the CEO of Cred. Shah is based in India. Shah has held the role since 2018.
Indian entrepreneur who founded Cred in 2018, a members-only credit card bill payment rewards platform. Previously founded FreeCharge, which was sold to Snapdeal in 2015. In June 2026, he was appointed global head of WhatsApp.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Kunal Shah's appointment as the new global chief executive of Meta's WhatsApp, following the departure of the previous head. The headlines indicate that Shah, founder of the Indian fintech platform CRED, was selected for the role after advising Meta leadership on WhatsApp strategy, with the move also involving a significant Meta investment in CRED. The coverage has examined both Shah's background and potential impact on WhatsApp's direction, while also touching on CRED's achievement of profitability during this leadership transition.
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Kunal Shah: FAQ
- Who is Kunal Shah?
- Kunal Shah is the Founder, CRED of Cred, based in India.
- What company does Kunal Shah lead?
- Kunal Shah is CEO of Cred, a role held since 2018.