Tabletop game creator Exploding Kittens is continuing to bolster its executive team.
The company named digital marketing and e-commerce veteran Jed Paulson as chief commercial officer (CCO). In his new role, Paulson will oversee the commercial strategies of Exploding Kittens’ direct-to-consumer website and retail partner relationships.
Paulson, who previously held roles at eBay, Free People, REI, and more, joins the company from Rad Power Bikes where he served as chief revenue officer for the leading electric bike brand.
“Exploding Kittens has been a leader in bringing party games and laughter into homes around the world, including mine,” Paulson says. “Joining this dynamic team of driven and talented creatives is inspiring and I’m looking forward to introducing Exploding Kittens’ games to new groups of families and friends.”
As CCO, Paulson will work alongside Exploding Kittens President Carly McGinnis to grow the sales of the company’s game portfolio.
“Jed has an impressive track record of accelerating growth and strategic development for some of the brands we look up to,” McGinnis says. “We created this position to focus on expanding our footprint and increase our growth, and Jed is the right person to enhance our presence worldwide.”
Over the past seven years, Exploding Kittens has launched 13 additional titles beyond the original game. In total, the company has sold more than 18 million games through retail partners, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more.
