Testronic has undertaken a sweeping series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to deepen its service capabilities and market reach. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating high‑value relationships with key clients, overseeing strategic alliance initiatives, and driving growth across the company’s global network of testing and quality‑assurance services.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier in his career he held a senior business development manager position. His background blends deep industry knowledge with a proven track record of securing and expanding enterprise accounts, making him an ideal fit for steering Testronic’s senior partnership agenda. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide robust support to partners both regionally and worldwide.
She brings a wealth of experience from her previous tenure at Keywords Studios, where she acted as an enterprise account executive, as well as from her time at Unity, where she served as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines. Her expertise in managing complex, technology‑driven accounts will help Testronic deepen its engagement with developers and publishers across multiple platforms. In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has named Mateusz Kałuża as its new QA Director.
Kałuża arrives after a series of senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his skills in quality assurance for interactive entertainment. He emphasized the strategic importance of Warsaw, noting that the city “brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner.” Kałuża added that continued investment in the local team will allow Testronic to integrate this expertise with its broader global capabilities, ensuring consistent delivery for partners regardless of geographic location.
Further strengthening the firm’s partnership portfolio is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously held the position of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border client relationships and helped shape the company’s international growth strategy. Her global perspective and experience in scaling partnership programs will be instrumental in aligning Testronic’s service offerings with the evolving needs of the gaming industry.
The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior leadership enhancements. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the quality‑assurance operations that support Testronic’s clients throughout the Asia‑Pacific region. Complementing Soriano’s role is Ivan Balanay, who steps in as 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 focusing on training and mentorship, the Manila team aims to cultivate a pipeline of highly skilled testers capable of meeting the rigorous standards demanded by modern game development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted 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 company’s recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw and Manila, in addition to its established presence in London, are designed to “strengthen the expertise available to our partners.” Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuing to attract and retain outstanding talent, Testronic can deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led.
The leadership reshuffle follows the recent elevation of Sonia Kerr to the position of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. Alongside Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, and Samantha Williams took on the role of 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 extensive commercial acumen to her new post. Collectively, these changes reflect Testronic’s commitment to building a robust, globally integrated leadership structure that can respond to the rapid evolution of the gaming market.
By reinforcing its senior ranks with seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, the company aims to enhance its service delivery, expand its geographic footprint, and deepen its relationships with developers, publishers, and other industry stakeholders. The strategic focus on talent development, regional expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration positions Testronic to meet the growing demand for high‑quality testing solutions in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.