Zuckerberg praises outgoing WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, names successor

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Will Cathcart is stepping down as head of WhatsApp after seven years at the helm of the world’s largest messaging app, which now serves more than 3 billion users globally.
In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Zuckerberg paid tribute to Cathcart’s leadership, praising his role in scaling the service and prioritising user privacy.
“Will Cathcart just announced that he’s stepping down as the head of WhatsApp after 7 years leading the app. Will’s been one of Meta’s most important and effective leaders, helping to bring WhatsApp to over 3 billion people and championing privacy for our community,” Zuckerberg wrote.
“I’m super grateful for his...