Event Brief
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Summary: Meta will have WhatsApp led by an Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back.
WHO: Meta
WHAT: WhatsApp leadership change as Will Cathcart steps back and an Indian start-up founder takes over leadership
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 11:57 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: Meta is strengthening WhatsApp's presence in India.
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