WhatsApp has over 200 million monthly active users in India, but so far it’s never had leadership positions dedicated to the country. The company is now looking to hire a country lead. According to a recent report from The Economic Times, the position has remained vacant for a while and this will be the first full time hire for the company in India.
For the opening, WhatsApp requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in Product driven companies along with over 5 years of experience with payment technologies in India. The applicant is also required to have experience working in start-up environments, business development experience, and excellent project management experience with the ability to lead and execute multiple time-sensitive projects.