Testronic has undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, most notably naming Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in the interactive entertainment services sector, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing large‑scale client relationships and driving revenue growth. Before that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining deep experience in crafting strategic partnerships and expanding market reach.
In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will oversee the cultivation of senior‑level alliances, ensuring that the company’s service portfolio aligns closely with the evolving needs of its global client base. Supporting Guttman’s efforts, Nicole Closson has been brought on board as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and worldwide. Her professional journey includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed high‑value accounts and delivered tailored solutions to major publishers. She also worked at Unity, serving as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch platforms, where she helped integrate collaborative tools into development pipelines. Together, Guttman and Closson are expected to create a more cohesive and responsive partnership framework that can adapt to the rapid changes characteristic of the gaming and interactive media industries.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of expertise from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a diverse portfolio of titles. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża emphasized that Warsaw has become a nexus of deep QA knowledge, practical experience, and an intuitive understanding of what developers require from a testing partner. He highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in local talent, integrating that expertise with Testronic’s broader global capabilities, and delivering consistent, high‑quality results for partners regardless of their geographic location.
The organization has also added Lily Guerreiro as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s background includes serving as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in forging cross‑border collaborations and scaling business operations on an international level. Her addition is intended to further strengthen Testronic’s global partnership network and to ensure that strategic initiatives are executed with precision and cultural sensitivity.
Testronic’s Centre of Excellence in Manila has seen parallel senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a strong track record in managing large testing teams and implementing rigorous quality standards.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been named QA Trainer, a role that underscores Testronic’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of QA professionals. Balanay’s appointment is described as a key component of the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training program designed to develop cutting‑edge testing skills and to maintain a pipeline of highly qualified talent. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the strategic significance of these moves, stating, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He further noted that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw and Manila, in addition to the longstanding presence in London, collectively enhance the depth and breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s partners. Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuously investing in outstanding personnel, the company can deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led, thereby creating measurable value for its clients.
These leadership changes follow a broader reshuffle that took place earlier in the month, when Testronic announced the appointment of Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In the same announcement, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing a wealth of client‑centric experience to his new role, whereas Williams served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s commercial strategy across multiple markets.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to reinforce its leadership bench, deepen its technical expertise, and expand its global footprint. By integrating seasoned professionals from industry leaders such as Keywords Studios and Unity, and by bolstering its Centres of Excellence with dedicated trainers and senior managers, Testronic aims to deliver a more agile, innovative, and reliable quality assurance service. The company’s emphasis on continuous investment in people and processes reflects its commitment to staying ahead of industry trends, meeting the heightened expectations of game developers, and ultimately ensuring that end‑users enjoy a seamless, high‑quality gaming experience.