Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and enhancing service delivery for game developers and other interactive media partners. The most prominent addition 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 the firm’s most significant clients, guiding collaborative initiatives that align with Testronic’s player‑focused, partner‑first philosophy. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a robust portfolio of experience at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier as a senior business development manager.
His track record includes negotiating multi‑year contracts, driving revenue growth, and orchestrating cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality testing solutions. At Testronic, he will leverage that expertise to deepen existing alliances and forge new ones, ensuring that the company’s testing services remain tightly integrated with the creative and technical workflows of its partners. Supporting Guttman in the commercial arena is Nicole Closson, who steps into the position of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s market reach and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and globally.
Her previous roles include enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios and senior account executive for Parsec and SyncSketch at Unity. These experiences have equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the needs of large‑scale development studios, as well as the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable testing strategies. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of senior testing experience from his tenure at Lionbridge Games, where he managed extensive quality assurance programs for high‑profile titles.
Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city combines deep QA expertise, a strong talent pool, and an acute awareness of what developers expect from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to nurture that expertise, integrate it with Testronic’s global capabilities, and consistently deliver value to partners wherever they operate." Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously held the position of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint across multiple continents. In her new role, she will coordinate cross‑regional partnership initiatives, ensuring that Testronic’s service offerings remain cohesive and responsive to the evolving demands of the gaming industry.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s global testing network, also welcomed two senior figures. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive hands‑on experience in quality assurance processes and team leadership. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer, a position that directly supports the development of the Testronic Academy.
The Academy is Testronic’s internal training programme designed to cultivate the next generation of QA specialists. Balanay’s appointment is described as a reinforcement of the company’s investment in building a pipeline of highly skilled testers who can meet the increasingly sophisticated testing requirements of modern interactive products. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized the strategic value of these appointments, stating: "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise, and strong leadership, and we connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organization. The investments we are making in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, alongside our 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." These leadership changes follow a broader reshuffle at the top of Testronic’s executive suite earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
Michael Fitzgerald, formerly a client partner at Keywords Studios, was appointed Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams, previously Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, assumes the position of Chief Commercial Officer. This refreshed leadership team reflects Testronic’s strategic focus on scaling its operations, deepening technical expertise, and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted testing partner for the global gaming community.
Overall, the series of senior appointments signals Testronic’s dedication to strengthening its operational footprint across key geographic markets, enhancing its service portfolio, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By integrating seasoned professionals with proven industry track records, the company aims to deliver higher‑quality testing outcomes, accelerate time‑to‑market for developers, and maintain its position as a leading provider of comprehensive quality assurance solutions in the interactive entertainment sector.