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 the rollout is the appointment of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships, a role that places him at the forefront of cultivating and managing strategic relationships with the firm’s most important clients.
Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust background in the interactive entertainment and outsourcing sectors. Prior to joining Testronic, he spent several years at Keywords Studios, where he held the position of client partner, directly overseeing large‑scale accounts and driving growth initiatives.
He also served as a senior business development manager, honing his expertise in market expansion, partnership negotiation, and revenue generation. This blend of client‑facing experience and strategic insight makes him a natural fit for steering Testronic’s senior partnership agenda. Working alongside Guttman is Nicole Closson, who has been hired as Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s commercial reach and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally.
Her career trajectory includes a stint at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed high‑value accounts and delivered tailored solutions to a diverse client base. She also spent time at Unity, serving as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch platforms, where she deepened her understanding of real‑time collaboration tools and cloud‑based workflows. Together, Guttman and Closson are expected to reinforce Testronic’s market presence and ensure that partners receive consistent, high‑quality service. In the company’s European hub, Warsaw, Testronic has promoted 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 range of gaming titles. Speaking about the appointment, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city combines deep QA expertise, a strong talent pool, and a nuanced understanding of what developers require from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to nurture that expertise, integrate it with Testronic’s global network, and deliver reliable results for partners wherever they operate." His leadership is poised to align the Warsaw centre’s capabilities with the broader objectives of the organization, ensuring seamless collaboration across borders. Further strengthening the global partnership team, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s previous role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios equipped her with a comprehensive view of international market dynamics and the ability to forge cross‑regional alliances. Her addition signals Testronic’s intention to deepen its engagement with partners on a worldwide scale, offering a cohesive and coordinated approach to business development.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s service delivery network, also welcomed two senior figures. Daniel Bowie Soriano was appointed Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing quality assurance operations and ensuring that the Manila team adheres to the highest standards of testing rigor.
Complementing Soriano’s role, Ivan Balanay has taken on the position of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a strategic move to bolster the Testronic Academy, the company’s internal training platform designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals. By investing in education and skill development, Testronic aims to sustain a pipeline of highly qualified testers capable of meeting the evolving demands of the gaming industry. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the series of appointments, emphasizing the strategic significance of the company’s geographic investments: "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 reflect a broader vision in which each centre operates not as an isolated unit but as an integrated component of a worldwide quality assurance ecosystem.
These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was officially announced as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams took on the responsibilities of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partnership role at Keywords Studios, providing him with deep insight into client management and service delivery. Williams, previously Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, brings extensive experience in commercial strategy and market expansion.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive push to enhance its leadership depth, expand its geographical footprint, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high‑quality testing services. By aligning seasoned industry veterans with emerging talent, the company aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and client‑centric service. As the gaming and interactive media sectors continue to evolve, Testronic’s strengthened executive team is positioned to navigate emerging challenges, drive operational excellence, and maintain its reputation as a trusted partner for developers worldwide.