Testronic has undertaken a sweeping series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to reinforce its leadership bench and broaden its service capabilities. At the forefront of this expansion 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 high‑value accounts and driving growth across multiple market segments. Before that, he served as a senior business development manager, sharpening his skills in identifying new opportunities and forging strategic alliances. In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will oversee the development and maintenance of senior‑level relationships with key partners, ensuring that the company’s service offerings remain aligned with the evolving needs of its clientele.
Supporting Guttman’s efforts is the addition of Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to "further enhance commercial coverage and support partners in the region and worldwide," a goal that builds on her extensive experience in enterprise sales.
She previously worked at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale contracts and delivered tailored solutions to major gaming studios. Her tenure at Unity as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products gave her deep insight into the workflows and technical requirements of modern game development teams. Together, Guttman and Closson form a complementary duo aimed at expanding Testronic’s market reach and deepening existing relationships. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director.
Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his former senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a variety of high‑profile titles. "Warsaw brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner," Kałuża explained. He emphasized that the company’s continued investment in the local team will allow Testronic to fuse regional knowledge with its broader global capabilities, delivering consistent, high‑quality testing services to partners regardless of their location.
This localized expertise is expected to enhance the company’s ability to respond swiftly to client demands and to adapt testing methodologies to the specific cultural and technical contexts of European developers. Further strengthening the global partnership network, Lily Guerreiro has been hired as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s background includes a stint as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she managed cross‑border initiatives and helped expand the company’s footprint in emerging markets. Her role at Testronic will involve coordinating partnership strategies across multiple continents, ensuring that the company’s value proposition is clearly communicated and that collaborative projects are executed efficiently.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s service delivery model, has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a track record of leading testing teams through complex, multi‑platform projects. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been appointed QA Trainer, a role that "further supports [its] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise," according to company statements.
Balanay’s responsibilities include designing curriculum, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring that the Academy’s training programs stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic importance 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 underscored that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in addition to the established presence in London, serve to "strengthen the expertise available to our partners." Fitzgerald articulated a clear vision: by continuously investing in top‑tier talent, Testronic aims to deliver a service model that is Player‑Focused, Partner‑First, and Outcomes‑Led, ensuring that clients receive measurable value and high‑quality outcomes. 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.
This change marks a new chapter for Testronic, with Kerr expected to steer the organization through a period of accelerated growth and innovation. Additionally, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s prior experience as a client partner at Keywords Studios equips him with a deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics, whereas Williams, previously Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, brings extensive knowledge of commercial strategy and regional market penetration. Collectively, these appointments reflect Testronic’s commitment to building a robust leadership framework that can support its expanding global footprint. By integrating seasoned professionals with proven track records in business development, quality assurance, and partnership management, the company positions itself to meet the rising demand for sophisticated testing solutions in the gaming industry.
The strategic focus on nurturing talent within its Centres of Excellence, coupled with a clear emphasis on partner‑centric service delivery, suggests that Testronic is poised to maintain its competitive edge and continue delivering high‑impact results for its clients worldwide.