Roy MacLaren is the new ceo and president of Bahama Mamas, makers of flavored cigars and cigarillos.

The company announced the news in a press release, where MacLaren said he would look at improving quality.

MacLaren most recently served as the evp of sales for Crux Cigars, a position he started in July. He’s best known for his tenures at Gurkha and Villiger Cigars North America, where he held similar roles.

Bahama Mamas is owned by Potomac Tobacco Co.

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