Testronic has announced a series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and expanding its service capabilities. The most prominent addition 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 oversee the cultivation and growth of high‑value relationships with Testronic’s most strategic partners, ensuring that the company’s service offerings align closely with client needs and market trends.
Supporting Guttman in this effort is Nicole Closson, appointed as Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial outreach and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and globally. Her prior experience includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios and a senior account executive position at Unity, where she managed key accounts for products such as Parsec and SyncSketch. This blend of gaming‑industry insight and enterprise sales expertise positions her to effectively bridge the gap between Testronic’s technical capabilities and the business objectives of its clients.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has elevated Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of testing experience from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. He emphasized the strategic importance of Warsaw, noting, "The city combines deep QA expertise, extensive industry experience, and a clear understanding of what developers expect from a testing partner." Kałuża added that ongoing investment in the local team will not only deepen regional expertise but also integrate it seamlessly with Testronic’s global network, enabling consistent delivery of quality assurance services regardless of a partner’s location. Further expanding the firm’s partnership leadership, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s background includes a tenure as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was responsible for cultivating cross‑border relationships and driving revenue growth across multiple markets. Her global perspective is expected to enhance Testronic’s ability to serve multinational clients and coordinate large‑scale testing initiatives. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps into the role of Senior QA Manager, bringing a strong track record in quality assurance leadership.
He will work alongside Ivan Balanay, who has been appointed QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is pivotal to Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, a training program designed to nurture the next generation of QA professionals.
The company highlighted that Balanay’s appointment "further supports our commitment to developing the Academy and building a pipeline of highly skilled QA talent." Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the broader strategic vision, stating, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise, and strong leadership, and we connect those capabilities across a truly global organization." He continued, "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 follow a recent reshuffle at the top of Testronic’s executive suite. 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, 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 and strategic insight to her new role.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to deepen its expertise, broaden its geographic reach, and enhance its service delivery model. By integrating seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, Testronic aims to provide a more cohesive, responsive, and innovative testing experience for game developers and publishers worldwide. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive forward the company’s mission of delivering high‑quality, player‑centric solutions while maintaining a partner‑first philosophy that prioritizes client success and measurable outcomes.