Testronic has undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signalling a strategic push to deepen its service capabilities and market reach. Central to this wave of leadership changes is the selection of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman's new role places him at the forefront of cultivating and expanding relationships with the company’s most significant clients and strategic allies. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he operated as a client partner, managing a portfolio of large‑scale projects and nurturing long‑term collaborations.
He also spent several years as a senior business development manager, honing his skills in identifying growth opportunities, negotiating complex contracts, and aligning service offerings with client objectives. His blend of strategic insight and hands‑on experience makes him a natural fit for overseeing senior partnerships at a firm that prides itself on a player‑focused, partner‑first ethos. Supporting Guttman’s mission is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and globally. She arrives with a background that mirrors the high‑caliber talent Testronic seeks to attract. At Keywords Studios, she excelled as an enterprise account executive, managing multi‑million‑dollar accounts and delivering tailored solutions to complex client needs.
Prior to that, she held a senior account executive position at Unity, where she was responsible for the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines, driving adoption and revenue growth. Her experience in navigating both the gaming and broader digital media landscapes equips her to bridge gaps between Testronic’s service portfolio and the evolving demands of its clientele. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża brings a deep well of testing expertise, having served in senior quality‑assurance roles at Lionbridge Games.
He emphasizes that Warsaw has become a nexus of QA talent, offering a nuanced understanding of what developers require 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," Kałuża explained. This sentiment reflects Testronic’s broader strategy of integrating regional strengths into a cohesive global network, ensuring that clients receive consistent, high‑quality service regardless of geography. Adding to the senior leadership roster is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s previous role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her a panoramic view of international partnership dynamics, enabling her to craft strategies that resonate across diverse markets. Her addition underscores Testronic’s commitment to scaling its partnership model and fostering deeper, more collaborative relationships with key industry players.
The Manila Centre of Excellence also sees significant reinforcement. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, while Ivan Balanay assumes the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is highlighted as a cornerstone of Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals.
By strengthening training and mentorship programs, Testronic aims to sustain a pipeline of skilled testers who can meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of modern game development and interactive media. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald, who also serves as the company’s CRO, articulated the strategic rationale behind these appointments. "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation," he said.
"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 come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic announced Sonia Kerr as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. The restructuring also introduced Samantha Williams as Chief Commercial Officer and confirmed Michael Fitzgerald’s appointment as CRO.
Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing valuable insight into client management and service delivery, while Williams held the position of global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, underscoring continuity and deep institutional knowledge. Collectively, these appointments reflect Testronic’s deliberate focus on building a leadership team that blends industry experience with a forward‑looking vision.
By reinforcing its senior ranks across key locations—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company positions itself to better serve a global client base, deliver more nuanced testing solutions, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market. The strategic emphasis on talent development, regional expertise, and integrated global operations signals Testronic’s commitment to sustaining growth, fostering innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes for its partners and players alike.