Testronic has undertaken a sweeping series of senior-level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its expertise and expanding its service reach. At the forefront of these changes is the appointment of Mike Guttman as 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, where he was responsible for nurturing high‑value accounts and driving strategic growth. Prior to that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining extensive experience in identifying new market opportunities and forging long‑term alliances. In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will oversee the cultivation of senior‑level relationships with key partners, ensuring that the company’s service offerings remain aligned with the evolving needs of its clients.
Supporting Guttman in the commercial arena is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and on a global scale. She brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Keywords Studios, where she excelled as an enterprise account executive, managing large, complex accounts and delivering tailored solutions.
Additionally, her time at Unity as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products gave her a deep understanding of the tools and workflows that modern game developers rely upon. Together, Guttman and Closson form a dynamic duo aimed at strengthening Testronic’s market presence and delivering more nuanced, partner‑centric services. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża’s career has been built on a series of senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes, team leadership, and client communication. Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża noted, "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 appointment signals a strategic focus on leveraging Warsaw’s talent pool to provide high‑quality testing services that are tightly integrated with Testronic’s global network.
Further reinforcing the company’s global partnership strategy, Lily Guerreiro joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in expanding the firm’s international client base and establishing cross‑border collaborations. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing partnership initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring that Testronic’s service portfolio remains competitive and responsive to market demands.
The Manila Centre of Excellence also sees significant leadership enhancements. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, bringing a seasoned perspective on quality assurance best practices and operational efficiency. Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, who assumes the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a key element in Testronic’s ongoing investment in the Testronic Academy, a training program designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals.
The Academy aims to blend practical, hands‑on testing experience with cutting‑edge theoretical instruction, thereby raising the overall skill level of the organization’s workforce. 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 comments reflect Testronic’s broader vision of delivering a seamless, high‑quality testing experience that prioritizes player satisfaction and partner success.
These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier this month. Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he cultivated deep client relationships and drove revenue growth. Williams, meanwhile, previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing extensive knowledge of the company’s commercial operations and strategic direction. Collectively, these appointments illustrate Testronic’s deliberate strategy to reinforce its leadership bench with seasoned professionals who possess both industry-specific expertise and a proven track record of driving growth. By aligning senior talent across key geographic hubs—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company positions itself to respond swiftly to client needs, integrate best practices across regions, and maintain a competitive edge in the fast‑evolving world of video‑game quality assurance and localization.
As the gaming industry continues to expand globally, Testronic’s reinforced leadership team is poised to deliver innovative, player‑centric solutions that meet the high expectations of developers and publishers alike.