Testronic has undertaken a broad series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its expertise and expanding its service reach. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
Guttman brings a wealth of experience from his previous tenure as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was instrumental in cultivating high‑value relationships and driving growth across multiple market segments. Prior to that, he served as a senior business development manager, honing the strategic skills that now position him to oversee Testronic’s senior partnership initiatives on a global scale.
Supporting Guttman in the expansion of commercial coverage is Nicole Closson, who joins the firm as Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to further strengthen Testronic’s market presence and provide robust support to partners both regionally and worldwide. Her background includes a successful stint at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios, and a senior account executive role at Unity, where she was responsible for key accounts such as Parsec and SyncSketch.
This blend of experience equips her to navigate complex negotiations and deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of game developers and publishers. In the company’s Warsaw hub, Mateusz Kałuża has been elevated to the position of QA Director after a distinguished career in senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. Kałuża emphasizes the strategic importance of Warsaw as a centre of QA excellence, noting that the city offers a deep pool of testing talent, a nuanced understanding of developer expectations, and a culture of rigorous quality standards.
He explains that Testronic’s ongoing investment in the local team is designed to fuse this regional expertise with the broader capabilities of the company’s global network, ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes for partners regardless of their geographic location. Adding to the leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro steps into the role of Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously held the title of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she led cross‑border initiatives and forged strategic alliances that expanded the firm’s footprint across multiple continents.
Her experience in scaling partnership programs and her deep knowledge of the interactive entertainment industry will be pivotal as Testronic seeks to deepen existing relationships and explore new collaborative opportunities. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a cornerstone of Testronic’s testing operations, has also welcomed senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a robust background in quality assurance leadership, while Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer.
Balanay’s appointment is highlighted as a key element of Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training program aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA professionals. By strengthening the academy, Testronic aims to ensure that its testing teams remain at the cutting edge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and methodological innovations.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald, who also serves as the company’s chief commercial officer, remarks on the strategic significance of these appointments: "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He adds that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila—alongside the established presence in London—serve to broaden the depth and breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s partners. "By continuing to invest in outstanding people, we can deliver an exceptional Player‑Focused, Partner‑First and Outcomes‑Led service to our clients," Fitzgerald says. These leadership changes follow a broader reshuffling at the top of Testronic’s executive suite earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In tandem with Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams took on the responsibilities of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partnership role at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing a wealth of regional market insight to her new position. Collectively, these strategic hires signal Testronic’s aggressive push to solidify its position as a premier provider of quality assurance and player‑centric services in the gaming industry. By reinforcing leadership across key geographic hubs—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company is better equipped to respond to the nuanced demands of developers, publishers, and other stakeholders.
The expanded senior team is expected to drive forward initiatives that focus on delivering reliable, high‑quality gaming experiences, fostering long‑term partnerships, and nurturing talent pipelines that will sustain the company’s growth trajectory for years to come.