Testronic has undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, most notably naming Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client services, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios and serving as a senior business development manager.
His experience in cultivating strategic relationships is expected to deepen Testronic’s engagement with key accounts and broaden its market reach. Supporting Guttman’s mandate, Nicole Closson has been added to the team as Business Development Manager. In this capacity, she will "further enhance commercial coverage and support partners in the region and worldwide." Closson brings a wealth of experience from her prior positions at Keywords Studios, where she worked as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she served as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. Her proven track record in managing large‑scale enterprise accounts positions her to drive growth across Testronic’s expanding client base.
In the European hub of Warsaw, the company announced the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża steps into the role after a series of senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance for interactive entertainment.
He commented, "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." This statement underscores Testronic’s strategy of leveraging regional talent pools while maintaining a cohesive global service model.
Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously functioned as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border partnership initiatives and helped shape the company’s international growth strategy. Her appointment signals Testronic’s intent to strengthen its worldwide partnership network and to align its service offerings with the evolving needs of game developers and publishers.
The Manila Centre of Excellence also sees new senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, while Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s addition is described as "further supporting [Testronic’s] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." By bolstering its training capabilities, Testronic aims to cultivate a pipeline of highly skilled testers who can meet the rigorous standards demanded by modern interactive media. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic importance of these appointments, stating, "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 blends localized expertise with a unified, global delivery model, ensuring that partners receive consistent, high‑quality support regardless of geography. These leadership changes follow a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic named 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 CRO, and Samantha Williams was appointed 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 internal continuity and deep institutional knowledge to the senior team. Collectively, the new appointments illustrate Testronic’s commitment to scaling its operational capacity while maintaining a focus on quality, partnership, and innovation.
By integrating seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, the company is positioning itself to address the growing complexity of game testing, localization, and compliance across multiple platforms and markets. The strategic emphasis on Centres of Excellence in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila reflects a deliberate effort to create regional hubs of specialized talent that can feed into a seamless, worldwide service network. Looking ahead, Testronic’s expanded leadership team is expected to drive initiatives that enhance client satisfaction, accelerate time‑to‑market for new releases, and foster stronger collaborative relationships with developers and publishers.
The infusion of new expertise, combined with existing strengths in player‑centric testing and outcome‑driven service delivery, aims to solidify Testronic’s position as a premier partner in the interactive entertainment industry.