Testronic Names Mike Wallen President in Feb 2026 Jobs Roundup
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– Testronic has appointed Mike Wallen, former Keywords CCO, as its new President and main board director to lead strategic expansion in the Americas.
– Media platform Fandom has named Jay Sullivan, a former Twitter and Facebook executive, as its new CEO due to his experience with large-scale community products.
– Shiro Games has hired Julien Wera, a veteran of Ubisoft and Paradox, as its Chief Operating Officer to oversee studio operations and publishing.
– NC America has brought on Mervin Lee Kwai as Vice President of Operations to lead global launches, starting with *Aion 2*, leveraging his MMO expertise.
– Joshua Mills has been promoted to Creative Director for *Rainbow Six Siege* at Ubisoft Montréal, succeeding Alexander Karpazis after a planned transition.
Staying current with executive movements and key hires across the gaming sector provides valuable insight into industry trends and strategic directions. This roundup highlights several significant leadership appointments that signal growth and evolving priorities for companies involved in game development, quality assurance, and media.
Quality assurance specialist Testronic has named Mike Wallen as its new President and main board director. Wallen arrives from a decade-long position as Chief Commercial Officer at Keywords Studios. In his new capacity, he will spearhead the company’s strategic expansion throughout the Americas and collaborate with the global leadership to strengthen partnerships with game studios and publishers. Testronic’s CEO, Sharon Baylay-Bell, emphasized that Wallen’s extensive industry experience and proven ability to drive growth align perfectly with the company’s goals for global scaling and operational excellence.
Media platform Fandom has appointed Jay Sullivan as its Chief Executive Officer. Sullivan brings twenty years of experience in building technology products that achieve massive cultural scale. His previous roles include General Manager of Twitter’s consumer and revenue products and executive positions at Facebook, where he worked on products like the Reality Labs AI Assistant. Fandom founder Jimmy Wales stated that Sullivan’s background with high-reach products and his grasp of community dynamics make him an ideal leader to guide Fandom’s future. Sullivan expressed enthusiasm for working with the platform’s team and community to further develop its unique ecosystem for entertainment and gaming fans.
At development studio Shiro Games, Julien Wera has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer. He will manage all studio operations, including marketing, distribution, and publishing for both internal and third-party titles. Wera’s career includes leadership positions at companies like Ubisoft and Paradox Interactive, and he co-founded Moon Rover Games. He joins Shiro Games during a active period, with projects like Wartales, SpaceCraft, and Farever in development, alongside third-party titles such as Frostrail.
NC America has brought on Mervin Lee Kwai as Vice President of Operations. A veteran with over 23 years in the North American and European games markets, Kwai will help lead the global launch of Aion 2 and manage the company’s portfolio of legacy MMO titles. His background includes leadership roles at Amazon Games and Sony Online Entertainment. NC America’s CEO noted that Kwai’s deep understanding of the modern MMORPG landscape is crucial for the company’s strategic push onto the global stage.
Finally, Ubisoft Montréal has appointed Joshua Mills as the new Creative Director for Rainbow Six Siege, succeeding Alexander Karpazis. Mills joined Ubisoft in 2015 and has served as Associate Game Director and later Game Director on Siege since 2022. Karpazis, who worked closely with Mills on the transition, expressed confidence in his ability to lead the game forward. Mills acknowledged the support of his mentors, family, and colleagues, stating his commitment to continuing to enrich the experience for the Siege community.
(Source: Games Industry)
