Testronic has undertaken a sweeping series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to deepen its service capabilities and broaden its market reach. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating high‑value relationships with key industry players, overseeing partnership strategy, and ensuring that Testronic’s service offerings align closely with the evolving needs of its clients. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he worked as a client partner, and earlier as a senior business development manager. His experience spans both the creative and technical sides of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors, giving him a nuanced understanding of how to drive growth through collaborative ventures. Guttman's appointment reflects Testronic’s commitment to leveraging seasoned professionals who can bridge the gap between technical QA expertise and strategic business development.
Supporting Guttman in expanding the company’s commercial footprint is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to "further enhance commercial coverage and support partners in the region and worldwide," a goal that underscores Testronic’s ambition to provide more localized, yet globally coordinated, service to its customers.
Her background includes a tenure at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios, and a position at Unity as a senior account executive responsible for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. This blend of experience in both enterprise sales and cutting‑edge development tools equips Closson to navigate the complex demands of modern game studios and technology firms.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director. Kałuża arrives from a senior testing background at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes for high‑profile gaming titles. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of Warsaw: "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." His comments reflect a broader corporate strategy that seeks to integrate regional talent pools into a cohesive, worldwide service network. Further strengthening the global partnership team, Lily Guerreiro joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s previous position as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her extensive exposure to international client management and cross‑border collaboration, skills that will be vital as Testronic expands its footprint in emerging markets. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s quality assurance ecosystem, also sees senior leadership enhancements.
Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of technical oversight to the team. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay steps into the role of QA Trainer, a position that "further supports [Testronic's] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise," according to the company’s statement. The Academy initiative aims to cultivate a pipeline of highly skilled QA professionals, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of testing innovation and industry best practices.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the broader implications of these appointments: "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation. 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." Fitzgerald’s remarks emphasize a philosophy that places the end‑user experience and partner satisfaction at the heart of Testronic’s operational model.
These leadership changes come on the heels of a recent reshuffle at the company’s highest level. Earlier this 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 position of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background as a client partner at Keywords Studios and Williams’s experience as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe bring a blend of external perspective and internal continuity to the executive suite.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to deepen its expertise, expand its geographic reach, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high‑quality, player‑centric testing services. By aligning senior talent across key regions—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company aims to provide a seamless, globally integrated QA solution that can adapt to the fast‑changing demands of the gaming and interactive entertainment industries. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive forward initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, foster innovative testing methodologies, and nurture long‑term partnerships with developers and publishers worldwide. This strategic emphasis on people, process, and partnership positions Testronic to remain a leading force in quality assurance for the next generation of interactive experiences.