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. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this senior role, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with Testronic’s most strategic clients, ensuring that the firm’s testing and quality‑assurance solutions continue to align with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, directly overseeing large‑scale projects and fostering long‑term collaborations with leading developers. His earlier experience also includes a stint as a senior business development manager, a role that sharpened his ability to identify growth opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies. This blend of client‑facing expertise and business‑development acumen makes Guttman a natural fit for steering Testronic’s senior partnership portfolio. Complementing Guttman’s appointment is the addition of Nicole Closson, who will take on the position of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s commercial reach and provide robust support to partners both regionally and on a global scale. Her professional background mirrors the high‑caliber talent Testronic seeks: she previously worked at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed complex, high‑value accounts, and at Unity, where she held the role of senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. These experiences have equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the developer ecosystem, enabling her to act as a trusted advisor to clients seeking comprehensive QA solutions. In Europe, the Warsaw office has seen a significant leadership change with the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director.
Kałuża brings to the role a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his skills in managing large testing teams and delivering high‑quality results under tight deadlines. Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city combines deep QA expertise, a strong track record of delivering for developers, and an intuitive grasp of what testing partners need to succeed. Our continued investment in the local team allows us to integrate this expertise with Testronic’s global network, ensuring consistent, top‑tier service for partners wherever they operate." Further strengthening the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s previous role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her a broad perspective on international market dynamics and the ability to forge cross‑border collaborations. In her new capacity, she will oversee the coordination of partnership initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with Testronic’s strategic objectives.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a key hub for the company’s testing operations in Asia, also welcomed senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, where he will lead a team of specialists dedicated to delivering rigorous quality assurance for a diverse portfolio of projects.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has taken on the role of QA Trainer, a position that directly supports Testronic’s ongoing investment in the Testronic Academy. Balanay’s appointment is intended to nurture the next generation of QA professionals, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continuous learning and skill development within its workforce.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized the strategic value of these appointments, stating, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise, and strong leadership, and they 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 this month. Sonia Kerr was elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the position of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a tenure as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing a deep understanding of both the company’s internal operations and the broader market landscape.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s strategic intent to bolster its leadership talent across key geographic locations, enhance its service delivery model, and reinforce its commitment to providing developers with world‑class testing solutions. By integrating seasoned professionals with proven track records in client partnership, business development, and quality assurance, Testronic aims to maintain its competitive edge and continue delivering value‑driven outcomes for its growing portfolio of partners worldwide.