Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide offices, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and deepening its service capabilities. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
In this role, Guttman will oversee the development and nurturing of strategic relationships with key clients and industry partners, ensuring that Testronic’s suite of testing and quality assurance services continues to meet the evolving demands of the gaming and interactive media sectors. Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust background in client management and business development. Prior to joining the firm, he spent several years as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for cultivating long‑term relationships with major publishers and developers. He also held a senior business development manager position, a role that equipped him with a deep understanding of market dynamics, negotiation tactics, and partnership strategy.
This experience positions him well to drive growth initiatives and to act as a trusted advisor to Testronic’s most important customers. Supporting Guttman’s mission is Nicole Closson, who has been brought on board as a Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial outreach and to provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. Her career trajectory includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large‑scale contracts and delivered tailored solutions to high‑profile clients.
She also worked at Unity, serving as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch platforms, where she honed her skills in SaaS sales and partnership enablement. Together, Guttman and Closson are expected to create a more cohesive and responsive commercial engine for Testronic. In the European hub of Warsaw, the company 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 led multi‑disciplinary testing teams and oversaw the delivery of quality assurance services for a diverse portfolio of titles.
Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city combines deep QA expertise, extensive industry experience, and a genuine insight into what developers require from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to grow that expertise, integrate it fully with Testronic’s global capabilities, and consistently deliver value for partners wherever they operate." Further strengthening the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s prior role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her a panoramic view of the worldwide gaming ecosystem, enabling her to identify growth opportunities and to forge cross‑border collaborations. Her addition to Testronic’s leadership team is intended to streamline partnership processes and to ensure that the company’s service offerings remain aligned with market trends. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a cornerstone of Testronic’s operational model, has also seen senior talent added to its ranks.
Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, bringing a track record of overseeing complex testing pipelines and implementing best‑practice methodologies. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has taken on the role of QA Trainer, a position that underscores Testronic’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of quality assurance professionals.
Balanay’s appointment was described as a key component of the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training initiative designed to upskill staff and to maintain a pipeline of highly qualified QA specialists. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized 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." 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 confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams was appointed Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a tenure as a client partner at Keywords Studios, providing him with a deep understanding of client needs and service delivery. Williams, previously Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, brings extensive experience in commercial strategy and regional market expansion.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to reinforce its leadership talent pool, expand its geographic footprint, and enhance its service delivery model. By aligning seasoned professionals with proven track records to key regional hubs, the company aims to provide a seamless, high‑quality testing experience for developers worldwide.
The focus on building robust Centres of Excellence in strategic locations such as New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila demonstrates a commitment to localized expertise while maintaining a cohesive global network. Looking forward, Testronic plans to leverage this strengthened leadership structure to accelerate its growth trajectory, deepen existing client relationships, and explore new market segments.
The emphasis on a "Player‑Focused, Partner‑First, Outcomes‑Led" philosophy will guide the company’s initiatives, ensuring that every testing engagement delivers measurable value, enhances player experience, and supports the commercial objectives of its partners. With a revitalized executive team at the helm, Testronic is well positioned to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of interactive entertainment and to continue its role as a trusted quality assurance partner for the industry.