Exploding Kittens names Carly McGinnis as President
Exploding Kittens has promoted Carly McGinnis to the position of President.
Previously Exploding Kittens’ Head of Production, Sales and Logistics, in her new role, McGinnis will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company.
Carly originally joined Exploding Kittens in January 2015, and has been a key figure in keeping games in stock at major retailers amidst the logistical challenges, shipping delays, and raw material cost increases of the pandemic.
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