Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench and expanding its service capabilities. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been promoted to Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios. In addition, he served as a senior business development manager, where he honed his skills in cultivating strategic alliances and driving revenue growth. In his new capacity, Guttman will be responsible for overseeing the company’s senior partnership portfolio, ensuring that Testronic’s most important client relationships receive the strategic attention and support necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. Supporting Guttman’s efforts, Nicole Closson has been appointed as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated assistance to partners both regionally and globally. She brings a wealth of experience from her prior tenure at Keywords Studios, where she functioned as an enterprise account executive, and from her time at Unity, where she served as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. Her deep understanding of enterprise‑level sales cycles and her proven ability to navigate complex client ecosystems will be instrumental in expanding Testronic’s market reach.
In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has elevated Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża’s appointment follows an extensive career in quality assurance, most recently as a senior tester at Lionbridge Games. He articulated his vision for the Warsaw office, emphasizing that the city “brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner.” Kałuża highlighted that ongoing investment in the local team will allow Testronic to fuse regional knowledge with its broader global capabilities, delivering consistent, high‑quality testing outcomes for partners regardless of their geographic location.
Further reinforcing the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously held the position of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she managed cross‑border client initiatives and helped shape the company’s international growth strategy. Her experience in navigating multi‑regional markets will be valuable as Testronic seeks to deepen its relationships with large‑scale developers and publishers worldwide.
The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing a seasoned perspective on quality processes and team leadership. Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, who has taken on the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a move to “further support our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise.” By strengthening the training pipeline, Testronic aims to ensure that its Manila team remains at the forefront of industry best practices, technology adoption, and methodological innovation.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the strategic 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.” He went on to explain that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in addition to the established presence in London, are designed to “further strengthen the expertise available to our partners.” Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuously investing in top‑tier talent, Testronic can deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led, thereby meeting the evolving expectations of its client base. These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
Alongside Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing a deep familiarity with the company’s commercial operations and market positioning.
Collectively, these moves signal Testronic’s strategic intent to deepen its expertise across key markets, enhance its service delivery framework, and build a leadership team capable of navigating the complex landscape of game development and quality assurance. By aligning senior talent with its Centres of Excellence in New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London, the company aims to provide partners with a seamless, high‑quality testing experience that is both globally coordinated and locally responsive. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive forward Testronic’s mission of delivering exceptional, outcome‑driven services that prioritize the needs of players and the strategic goals of its development partners.