Exploding Kittens Inc.'s Maggie Clayton has been appointed as Kickstarter's new Head of Games

Maggie Clayton, previously a senior sales manager at Exploding Kittens Inc., has been appointed head of games at Kickstarter.

Clayton succeeds Jon Ritter-Roderick, who will now oversee creator strategy as part of Kickstarter's new performance team. In her new role, she will "lead a team focused on supporting game creators, building relationships with both new and existing creators, and offering strategic advice to help their projects succeed."

"I am excited to join a platform that has always been pivotal in bringing groundbreaking projects to life," Clayton remarked.

She added, "Kickstarter’s dedication to the gaming community is clear, and there's a renewed energy around providing creators with the necessary tools for success. I am eager to build on this foundation to meet the changing needs of creators and help them succeed."

Kickstarter’s gaming segment "secures tens of millions of dollars in pledges each year." In 2023, successful Kickstarter projects rose by 17%, with a 14% increase in new game projects launching compared to the same period the previous year.