Testronic has recently undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and deepening its service capabilities. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who steps into the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will oversee the cultivation and growth of strategic relationships with key clients, ensuring that Testronic’s testing and quality‑assurance solutions remain aligned with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.
Guttman arrives with a robust background in client‑facing roles. Prior to joining Testronic, he served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for managing large‑scale accounts and driving revenue growth across multiple regions. He also held the position of senior business development manager, gaining extensive experience in negotiating complex contracts, building long‑term partnerships, and identifying new market opportunities.
This blend of strategic insight and hands‑on execution makes him a natural fit for steering Testronic’s senior partnership initiatives. Complementing Guttman’s appointment is the addition of Nicole Closson, who will function as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both within the region and on a global scale. Her previous tenure at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive equipped her with a deep understanding of large‑scale client management, while her time at Unity, where she acted as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products, gave her valuable exposure to cutting‑edge collaboration tools and cloud‑based workflows. Together, Guttman and Closson form a tandem designed to amplify Testronic’s market reach and enhance the value delivered to existing and prospective clients. In the company’s European hub, Warsaw, the leadership roster has also been refreshed.
Mateusz Kałuża has been promoted to QA Director after a distinguished career in senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of the Warsaw office, noting that the city “brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner.” He emphasized that continued investment in the local team will not only nurture specialized knowledge but also integrate it seamlessly with Testronic’s broader global capabilities, ensuring consistent delivery standards for partners regardless of geographic location. Further strengthening the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro joins the organization as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously held the position of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in expanding the firm’s footprint across multiple continents.
Her experience in orchestrating cross‑border collaborations and her proven track record in driving revenue growth position her to effectively manage Testronic’s worldwide partnership portfolio. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a cornerstone of Testronic’s operational model, has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and leadership acumen to the team. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been appointed as QA Trainer, a role that directly supports the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy—a training program aimed at cultivating the next generation of quality‑assurance professionals.
Balanay’s appointment underscores Testronic’s dedication to building a pipeline of skilled testers who can meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of modern game development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald articulated the strategic rationale behind these appointments, stating, “Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation.” He added that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in conjunction with the firm’s established presence in London, significantly broaden the pool of expertise available to Testronic’s partners. Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuing to recruit outstanding talent, the company can deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led. These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month.
Sonia Kerr was named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s prior experience as a client partner at Keywords Studios and Williams’s tenure as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe further reinforce the company’s strategic alignment with industry best practices and market demands. Overall, Testronic’s recent senior appointments reflect a deliberate strategy to reinforce its global footprint, deepen its technical expertise, and enhance its ability to serve a rapidly evolving client base. By integrating seasoned professionals from leading industry players and investing in regional centres of excellence, the company positions itself to deliver high‑quality testing services that meet the complex needs of modern game developers and interactive media creators worldwide.