Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to deepen its service capabilities and market reach. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will oversee the cultivation of strategic relationships with key clients and partners, leveraging his extensive background in business development to drive growth and enhance collaboration across the company’s global network.
Prior to joining Testronic, Guttman built a robust portfolio of experience at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier in his career he held the position of senior business development manager. His track record includes negotiating complex contracts, expanding service portfolios, and delivering measurable value to large‑scale entertainment and technology firms. At Testronic, he will be responsible for aligning senior‑level partnership initiatives with the firm’s broader objectives, ensuring that each alliance contributes to the company’s mission of delivering high‑quality, player‑focused testing solutions. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s appointment is intended to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and worldwide. She arrives with a strong background in enterprise sales, having previously worked at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive.
Additionally, she spent time at Unity, where she served as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products, gaining deep insight into the needs of developers and the nuances of software integration. Her expertise in navigating complex sales cycles and fostering long‑term client relationships will be instrumental in expanding Testronic’s market presence. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża brings a wealth of senior testing experience from his tenure at Lionbridge Games, where he held several leadership roles in quality assurance. He emphasized the strategic importance of Warsaw, stating, "Warsaw brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner.
Our continued investment in the team ensures we grow that expertise locally, fully connect it with Testronic's wider global capabilities and deliver consistently for partners wherever they are based." Under his direction, the Warsaw office will focus on integrating local talent with Testronic’s global standards, enhancing the consistency and reliability of testing services across all regions. Further strengthening the company’s partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously held the title of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was responsible for securing high‑value contracts and nurturing cross‑border collaborations. Her global perspective and proven ability to scale partnership programs will help Testronic align its service offerings with the evolving demands of the gaming and interactive media sectors. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s operational landscape, also welcomes two senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps into the role of Senior QA Manager, bringing a deep technical background and a proven record of leading large‑scale testing projects.
Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, who has been named QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a move to "further support our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." In this capacity, Balanay will design and deliver training programs aimed at upskilling the Manila team, ensuring that the centre continues to produce highly qualified QA professionals who can meet the rigorous standards expected by Testronic’s global client base. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic significance of these appointments, noting that "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He further explained that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in addition to the established presence in London, "further strengthen the expertise available to our partners. By continuing to invest in outstanding people, we can deliver an exceptional Player‑Focused, Partner‑First and Outcomes‑Led service to our clients." This statement underscores Testronic’s commitment to building a distributed network of highly skilled professionals who can deliver consistent, high‑quality testing outcomes regardless of geographic location.
The leadership reshuffle follows the appointment of Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer earlier this month, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. Alongside Kerr’s elevation, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing a deep understanding of both revenue generation and market expansion strategies.
Collectively, these changes reflect Testronic’s broader strategic vision: to cultivate a robust, globally integrated leadership team capable of driving innovation, enhancing service quality, and fostering strong, mutually beneficial partnerships. By positioning seasoned professionals in key roles across its major hubs, Testronic aims to reinforce its reputation as a premier provider of quality assurance services in the gaming and interactive entertainment industries, ensuring that developers receive the reliable, player‑centric testing support they need to bring their creations to market with confidence.