Outgoing WhatsApp CEO gets $458 mn in stock before FB exit
WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum, who recently announced his departure from the firm and parent company Facebook, has received stock awards worth $458 million. Koum's 2.5 million Facebook shares vested this week, with about half withheld to cover tax obligations, according to filings. Earlier, reports said Koum is leaving the social media company due to disagreements over data privacy.