Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and deepening its service capabilities. Central to this wave of promotions is the elevation of Mike Guttman to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client‑facing roles, having previously acted as a client partner at Keywords Studios and serving as a senior business development manager in related sectors.
In his new capacity, he will be responsible for cultivating and managing strategic relationships with Testronic’s most important partners, ensuring that the company’s service offerings remain aligned with the evolving needs of game developers and publishers worldwide. Supporting Guttman in the commercial arena is Nicole Closson, who joins the team as a Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both within the region and on a global scale. Her prior experience includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she honed her skills in managing large‑scale client portfolios, as well as a role at Unity as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. This blend of expertise positions her to effectively bridge the gap between Testronic’s technical capabilities and the business objectives of its clientele.
In the company’s European hub, Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as the new QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw complex quality assurance projects for high‑profile titles.
Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of Warsaw as a centre of QA excellence: "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 Testronic’s intent to leverage regional talent pools while maintaining a cohesive global QA strategy.
Further bolstering the company’s partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has been added to the leadership roster as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in forging cross‑border collaborations and expanding market reach. Her global perspective and proven track record in partnership development are expected to enhance Testronic’s ability to deliver tailored solutions to a diverse client base. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s operational network, also welcomes two senior figures.
Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive hands‑on testing experience and a deep understanding of the Asian gaming market. Complementing him is Ivan Balanay, who assumes the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a key component of Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training programme designed to nurture the next generation of QA professionals.
The company emphasizes that this focus on education and skill development ensures a pipeline of highly qualified testers capable of meeting the rigorous standards demanded by modern game development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald, who also announced his own appointment as CRO alongside Samantha Williams as Chief Commercial Officer, commented on the broader strategic vision: "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 highlight the company’s philosophy of combining localized expertise with a unified global service model. Earlier in the month, Testronic completed a significant leadership transition by appointing Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who has moved into the role of company chair. This change at the helm reflects Testronic’s ongoing evolution and its ambition to steer the organization through a period of rapid industry growth and technological change.
Both Kerr and Baylay‑Bell bring decades of experience in the gaming and technology sectors, positioning Testronic to navigate emerging trends such as cloud‑based gaming, AI‑driven testing, and increasingly complex multi‑platform releases. In summary, Testronic’s recent senior appointments across New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and its London headquarters illustrate a deliberate strategy to reinforce its leadership talent pool, expand its geographic footprint, and deepen its technical expertise. By integrating seasoned professionals from industry leaders like Keywords Studios and Unity, and by investing in training initiatives such as the Testronic Academy, the company aims to provide a seamless, high‑quality testing experience that aligns with the expectations of today’s developers and players.
These moves collectively signal Testronic’s commitment to maintaining a player‑centric, partner‑first approach while delivering measurable outcomes for its clients worldwide.