Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and expanding its service capabilities. Central to this wave of new hires is the appointment of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships, a role that positions him at the forefront of Testronic’s strategic relationship‑building initiatives. Mike Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust background in client partnership and business development.
Prior to joining the firm, he spent several years at Keywords Studios, where he acted as a client partner, cultivating deep relationships with major gaming publishers and developers. His tenure there was marked by a focus on aligning service delivery with client objectives, driving revenue growth, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Before his stint at Keywords, Guttman held the position of senior business development manager, where he honed his ability to identify market opportunities, negotiate complex contracts, and lead cross‑functional teams toward shared goals. In his new capacity as Vice President of Senior Partnerships, Guttman will leverage this experience to broaden Testronic’s network of senior‑level collaborations, enhance partnership frameworks, and deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of the gaming industry.
Joining Guttman in the business development arena is Nicole Closson, who has been named Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to "further enhance commercial coverage and support partners in the region and worldwide," a statement that reflects Testronic’s ambition to deepen its market penetration. Her previous roles include serving as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large‑scale accounts and drove strategic growth initiatives.
She also worked at Unity as a senior account executive, focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines, where she gained valuable insight into the tools and workflows that modern developers rely upon. By combining her expertise in enterprise sales with a nuanced understanding of developer needs, Closson is poised to strengthen Testronic’s commercial outreach and provide a more seamless experience for partners across multiple geographies.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has elevated Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a variety of high‑profile titles.
He emphasizes that "Warsaw brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner." His vision for the Warsaw office centers on investing in local talent, integrating that expertise with Testronic’s global resources, and delivering consistent, high‑quality testing outcomes for clients regardless of location. Under his leadership, the Warsaw team is expected to become a pivotal node in the company’s worldwide QA network, offering specialized knowledge that aligns with the technical and creative demands of modern game development. Further reinforcing the company’s global partnership strategy, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s background includes a tenure as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she orchestrated cross‑border partnership initiatives and helped shape the company’s international growth trajectory. In her new role, she will focus on cultivating and managing relationships with strategic partners worldwide, ensuring that Testronic’s service portfolio remains aligned with market trends and client expectations. Testronic’s Centre of Excellence in Manila also sees senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive hands‑on experience in quality assurance leadership.
He will work closely with Ivan Balanay, who has been appointed QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is described as "further supporting our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." Together, they will spearhead training programs, mentorship initiatives, and skill‑development pathways designed to elevate the capabilities of the Manila team and ensure that the centre continues to serve as a benchmark for testing excellence. 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." He added that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, alongside the established 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." This statement encapsulates Testronic’s broader philosophy: that a dispersed yet cohesive network of skilled professionals can deliver superior quality assurance services tailored to the nuanced demands of the gaming sector. The leadership reshuffle also includes a change at the very top of the organization. Earlier this month, Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In conjunction with Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s background mirrors that of many of his new colleagues, having previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams brings experience as Testronic’s global CRO and head of European operations. Together, this executive team is tasked with steering Testronic through a period of rapid growth, expanding its service offerings, and reinforcing its reputation as a leading provider of quality assurance solutions in the interactive entertainment industry. Overall, these strategic hires and promotions illustrate Testronic’s dedication to building a robust, globally integrated leadership structure. By drawing talent from industry leaders such as Keywords Studios, Unity, and Lionbridge Games, and by placing them in key regional hubs, Testronic aims to deliver a seamless, high‑quality experience for developers and publishers alike.
The company’s continued focus on investment in people, processes, and technology positions it to meet the evolving challenges of game testing, ensuring that partners receive reliable, insightful, and outcome‑driven support throughout the development lifecycle.