Testronic has recently undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its talent pool and expanding its service capabilities. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios and serving as a senior business development manager.
In his new capacity, he will be responsible for cultivating and overseeing strategic relationships with Testronic’s most significant partners, ensuring that the company’s service offerings remain aligned with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. Supporting Guttman in the commercial arena is Nicole Closson, who joins the team as Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s market coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and on a global scale. Prior to this appointment, she built a solid track record at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive and later at Unity, where she acted as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products.
Her experience in managing large‑scale accounts and navigating complex sales cycles positions her to effectively drive growth and deepen client engagement. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża brings extensive experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes for interactive media.
He highlighted the strategic importance of Warsaw, stating, "The city combines deep QA know‑how, extensive industry experience, and a clear insight into what developers expect from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to expand that expertise, integrate it fully with Testronic’s global capabilities, and consistently deliver value to partners wherever they operate." This statement reflects Testronic’s broader vision of creating a tightly knit network of regional centers that operate in concert with one another. Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s background includes a stint as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border partnership initiatives and helped scale the company’s international footprint.
In her new role at Testronic, she will focus on forging and nurturing high‑impact collaborations that span multiple markets, leveraging her experience to align partner objectives with Testronic’s service portfolio. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s global delivery model, has also seen two senior appointments.
Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and leadership experience to the team. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been named QA Trainer, a role that directly supports the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy—a training initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of quality assurance professionals. The company emphasized that Balanay’s addition “further reinforces our commitment to developing in‑house talent and building a pipeline of skilled QA specialists.” Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the strategic significance of these hires, noting, "Our Centres of Excellence unite talented individuals, specialized knowledge, and strong leadership, and then link those capabilities across a truly global organization." He added that the recent investments in locations such as New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, together with the established presence in London, serve to amplify the expertise available to Testronic’s partners.
"By continuously investing in outstanding people, we can deliver an exceptional player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led service to our clients," Fitzgerald said. These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic announced the appointment of Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In the same announcement, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams held the position of global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, bringing deep internal knowledge to her new role.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s strategic emphasis on strengthening its senior leadership across key geographic regions, enhancing its ability to deliver high‑quality testing and development services to a global client base. By aligning seasoned industry veterans with newly created or elevated roles, the company aims to foster tighter collaboration between its Centres of Excellence, streamline partner interactions, and accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the rapidly changing demands of the gaming industry. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive forward Testronic’s mission of providing player‑centric, partner‑oriented outcomes, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of quality assurance and development support for interactive entertainment worldwide.