Testronic has recently undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to broaden its leadership depth and enhance service delivery for clients in the gaming and interactive media sectors. Central to this wave of change is the elevation of Mike Guttman to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was instrumental in cultivating long‑term strategic alliances.
Prior to that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining extensive experience in negotiating complex deals and driving revenue growth. Supporting Guttman in expanding the company’s commercial reach is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s appointment is designed to "further enhance commercial coverage and support partners in the region and worldwide," according to Testronic’s leadership. Her résumé includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large‑scale accounts, and a senior account executive position at Unity, focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines. This blend of experience equips her to bridge the gap between technical product teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that partner needs are met with precision and speed. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance pipelines for high‑profile releases. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Warsaw office, stating, "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 comment underscores the company's commitment to integrating regional talent with its global service network, creating a seamless experience for clients regardless of geography. Adding to the senior leadership roster is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s prior role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her a panoramic view of international market dynamics and partnership models, positioning her to drive cross‑border collaborations and expand Testronic’s footprint in emerging markets.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node for the company’s testing operations, also sees new senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing a track record of leading large testing teams and implementing process improvements that boost efficiency and defect detection rates. Complementing him is Ivan Balanay, who assumes the role of QA Trainer.
Balanay’s appointment is described as a move that "further supports [Testronic’s] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." His responsibilities will include designing training curricula, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring that the academy’s standards align with industry best practices. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic value of these appointments, noting that "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He further elaborated on the broader investment strategy, saying, "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." This statement reflects Testronic’s philosophy of aligning its human capital investments with a service model that prioritizes player experience, partner collaboration, and measurable outcomes. In addition to the senior partnership and QA expansions, the company announced a reshuffle at the very top of its leadership hierarchy earlier this month. Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. This change marks a new chapter for Testronic, with Kerr expected to steer the organization through a period of rapid growth and technological innovation.
Alongside Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing his experience as a client partner at Keywords Studios to the role. Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer; she previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, giving her a deep understanding of the company’s commercial strategy and market positioning. Collectively, these leadership changes illustrate Testronic’s deliberate strategy to bolster its executive talent pool, deepen regional expertise, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high‑quality testing and localization services.
By integrating seasoned professionals from industry leaders like Keywords Studios and Unity, and by investing in training academies and global centers of excellence, Testronic aims to provide a seamless, end‑to‑end solution for developers seeking reliable, player‑centric quality assurance. The expanded senior team is poised to drive forward the company’s vision of a partner‑first approach, ensuring that every client receives tailored support, rigorous testing standards, and a collaborative partnership that translates into successful game launches worldwide.