Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and enhancing service delivery for clients. Central to the announcement is the elevation of Mike Guttman to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios. He also spent several years as a senior business development manager, where he honed his ability to forge strategic alliances and drive revenue growth. In his new capacity, Guttman will oversee the cultivation of senior‑level collaborations, ensuring that Testronic’s partners receive tailored support and access to the company’s expanding suite of testing and quality‑assurance solutions. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is the addition of Nicole Closson, who joins as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated assistance to partners both regionally and on a global scale. Before joining Testronic, she built a solid track record at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, managing large‑scale client portfolios. She also contributed to Unity’s growth as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products, giving her deep insight into the needs of developers and publishers in the interactive entertainment space. In Europe, the Warsaw office sees a significant leadership change with the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director.
Kałuża brings extensive experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw complex quality‑assurance projects for high‑profile titles. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Warsaw hub, stating, "Warsaw unites deep QA expertise, practical experience, and a genuine understanding of what developers require from a testing partner.
Our ongoing investment in this team will nurture local talent, integrate it seamlessly with Testronic’s global capabilities, and ensure consistent delivery for partners wherever they operate." Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro steps into the role of Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s background includes a tenure as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she managed cross‑border partnership initiatives and helped scale the company’s international footprint.
Her experience positions her well to drive Testronic’s global partnership strategy and to align service offerings with the evolving demands of the gaming and interactive media markets. The company’s Centre of Excellence in Manila also receives a boost in senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano is appointed Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the Manila team’s quality‑assurance operations and ensuring they meet the rigorous standards expected by Testronic’s worldwide client base.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay joins as QA Trainer, a role that directly supports the development of the Testronic Academy. Balanay’s appointment is intended to strengthen the academy’s mission of cultivating the next generation of QA professionals, reinforcing Testronic’s long‑term investment in skill development and knowledge transfer. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic significance of these appointments, noting, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He further explained that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw and Manila, together with the established presence in London, expand the depth and breadth of expertise available to 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 added. These leadership changes follow a broader reshuffle at the executive level that took place earlier in the month. Testronic named Sonia Kerr as 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 stepped into the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, giving him a nuanced understanding of the client‑partner dynamic, whereas Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing extensive commercial leadership experience. Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to fortify its leadership pipeline, deepen regional expertise, and enhance its ability to serve a rapidly evolving client base.
By integrating seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, Testronic aims to deliver higher‑quality testing services, accelerate time‑to‑market for its partners, and sustain its reputation as a trusted, player‑centric testing partner in the global gaming industry. The expanded senior team is expected to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and foster stronger, more collaborative relationships with developers, publishers, and other stakeholders across the entertainment ecosystem.