Profile
Jan Koum was the founder of WhatsApp LLC, where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2018.
He also worked as an Independent Director at Meta Platforms, Inc. from 2014 to 2018.
Former positions of Jan Koum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-30 |
WhatsApp LLC
 WhatsApp LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WhatsApp LLC operates as a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows users to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. Its messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages. The company was founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton in 2009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-04-29 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 1 |
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WhatsApp LLC
WhatsApp LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WhatsApp LLC operates as a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows users to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. Its messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages. The company was founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton in 2009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Technology Services |
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