Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and reinforcing its service capabilities. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this role, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with key clients, driving growth initiatives, and ensuring that the firm’s senior‑level services align closely with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman accumulated extensive experience in the industry, most notably as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he helped shape large‑scale outsourcing engagements and built lasting partnerships with top publishers. He also held the position of senior business development manager, a role that sharpened his ability to identify market opportunities, negotiate complex contracts, and deliver value‑focused solutions. His track record of driving revenue and fostering collaborative ecosystems makes him a natural fit for Testronic’s ambitious expansion plans. 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 globally. She brings a rich background in enterprise sales, having previously worked at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive. In addition, she served as a senior account executive at Unity, where she managed key accounts for products such as Parsec and SyncSketch. Her deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of game development will enable her to bridge gaps between client expectations and Testronic’s service delivery.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director. Kałuża arrives with a solid foundation in quality assurance, having occupied senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. He articulated his vision for 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." This sentiment reflects the company’s strategy of leveraging regional talent pools while maintaining a cohesive, global service framework.
Further strengthening the partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border initiatives and cultivated relationships with multinational publishers. Her global perspective and proven ability to navigate complex, multi‑regional projects will be instrumental in scaling Testronic’s partnership model.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s delivery network, also sees two senior additions. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of hands‑on testing experience and a reputation for leading high‑performing QA teams.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay steps into the role of 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." The Academy aims to standardize best practices, nurture emerging talent, and ensure that the company’s quality standards remain at the forefront of industry expectations. 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. 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 declaration underscores Testronic’s philosophy of placing people and expertise at the core of its value proposition. The leadership reshuffle follows a broader executive transition earlier this month, when Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who moved into the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams took on the responsibilities of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a tenure as a client partner at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing deep operational insight to her new role.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive push to deepen its expertise, broaden its geographic footprint, and enhance its service delivery model. By integrating seasoned professionals from leading industry firms and promoting internal talent, the company aims to offer a more robust, player‑centric approach that aligns with the fast‑moving demands of modern game development.
The strategic focus on nurturing talent through the Testronic Academy, expanding partnership capabilities, and reinforcing regional centres of excellence positions the firm to meet the growing expectations of publishers seeking reliable, high‑quality testing and development support worldwide.