Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and strengthening its service offering. Central to the announcement is the elevation of Mike Guttman to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships, a position that places him at the forefront of cultivating and managing the firm’s most strategic relationships.
Mike Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust background in client partnership and business development. Prior to joining Testronic, he spent several years as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing large‑scale accounts and driving growth across multiple market segments. He also held the title of Senior Business Development Manager, a role that sharpened his ability to identify new revenue streams, negotiate complex contracts, and align service delivery with client expectations.
In his new capacity, Guttman will oversee senior‑level collaborations, ensuring that Testronic’s partners receive a seamless, high‑value experience that reflects the company’s Player‑Focused, Partner‑First ethos. Supporting Guttman’s mission is the addition of Nicole Closson as Business Development Manager. Closson’s appointment is intended to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and globally. Her résumé includes a stint as an Enterprise Account Executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed high‑profile accounts and delivered tailored solutions to meet diverse client needs.
She also worked at Unity, serving as a Senior Account Executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines, gaining valuable insight into the gaming and interactive media sectors. With her experience in handling enterprise‑level negotiations and her deep understanding of the technology landscape, Closson is well‑positioned to enhance Testronic’s market reach and deepen relationships with existing and prospective partners. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a variety of gaming titles and helped shape testing methodologies that align with developer expectations.
Speaking about his new role, Kałuża noted, "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 leadership is expected to reinforce Testronic’s reputation for delivering rigorous, reliable testing services across the globe. The company also welcomes Lily Guerreiro as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s prior experience includes serving as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she coordinated cross‑border initiatives and built strategic alliances that spanned multiple continents. Her global perspective and proven track record in partnership development will be instrumental in driving Testronic’s expansion into new markets and deepening existing collaborations. Testronic’s Centre of Excellence in Manila has seen parallel senior appointments, further bolstering its operational capacity in the Asia‑Pacific region.
Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive hands‑on testing expertise and a history of leading high‑performing QA teams. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer, a position that directly supports the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy—a training programme designed to cultivate the next generation of quality assurance professionals.
The firm highlighted Balanay’s appointment as a strategic move to “further support our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise.” Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the broader 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. 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 emphasize the strategic intent behind the geographic diversification of talent and the integration of regional centres into a cohesive, worldwide service network. These leadership changes follow a recent reshuffle at the highest level of Testronic’s executive suite. Earlier this month, Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In tandem with Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing a deep understanding of client needs and partnership dynamics. Williams, before joining Testronic’s C‑suite, held the position of Global CRO and Head of Europe, equipping her with a comprehensive view of the company’s commercial strategy across multiple regions.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive pursuit of talent and expertise across key markets. By reinforcing its leadership team with seasoned professionals from industry‑leading firms such as Keywords Studios and Unity, and by expanding its presence in strategic locations like New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila and London, the company aims to deliver a consistently high level of quality assurance and partnership support. The expanded leadership roster is expected to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and ultimately provide partners with the confidence that their products will meet the rigorous standards demanded by today’s competitive gaming and interactive entertainment landscape.