Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its expertise and expanding its service reach. Central to the latest wave of hires is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating and overseeing strategic relationships with Testronic’s most significant clients, ensuring that the firm’s offerings remain aligned with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a robust portfolio of experience at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier as a senior business development manager.
His background in driving growth through client‑centric strategies makes him a natural fit for the senior partnership portfolio, where he will be tasked with both strengthening existing alliances and identifying new opportunities for collaboration. Complementing Guttman’s appointment is the addition of Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and globally.
She brings a wealth of experience from her previous positions at Keywords Studios, where she worked as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she held senior account executive responsibilities for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. Her deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles and her proven ability to navigate complex client ecosystems will be instrumental in driving Testronic’s growth agenda.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director. Kałuża arrives from a senior testing background at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his skills in quality assurance for large‑scale game projects. Speaking about the strategic importance of the Warsaw office, 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 leadership is expected to unify local talent with the company’s broader global QA framework, delivering consistent, high‑quality testing outcomes for clients worldwide. Further reinforcing the company’s global partnership strategy, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border client initiatives and helped scale service offerings across multiple regions.
In her new role, she will be tasked with aligning Testronic’s partnership model with the broader objectives of the organization, ensuring that the firm’s service delivery remains both player‑focused and partner‑first. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a cornerstone of Testronic’s operational model, has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive hands‑on testing experience and a track record of leading high‑performing QA teams.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been appointed as QA Trainer, a role that directly supports the development of the Testronic Academy. The academy is Testronic’s internal training initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA professionals.
Balanay’s appointment was highlighted as a strategic move to further invest in the academy’s growth, ensuring that the company continues to nurture skilled testers who can meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of modern game development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the significance 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 the strategic intent behind the geographic diversification of talent and the integration of specialized knowledge across the company’s global footprint. In addition to these leadership changes, Testronic recently appointed Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. This leadership reshuffle also saw Michael Fitzgerald officially named Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s prior experience includes a client partnership role at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously held the position of Global CRO and head of Europe within Testronic, bringing a deep internal perspective to her new responsibilities. Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s strategic focus on scaling its expertise, enhancing its global delivery model, and reinforcing its commitment to delivering high‑quality, player‑centric testing services.
By bolstering senior leadership across key markets—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company aims to provide partners with a seamless, outcomes‑driven experience that aligns with the fast‑paced evolution of the gaming industry. The expanded leadership team is poised to drive forward Testronic’s vision of being the go‑to quality assurance partner for developers worldwide, leveraging a blend of seasoned industry veterans and emerging talent to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s interactive entertainment landscape.