Testronic has recently undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to broaden its leadership bench and deepen client support. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with the company’s most strategic accounts, ensuring that the firm’s service offerings align closely with the evolving needs of large‑scale developers and publishers. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier he held the role of senior business development manager. His experience spans both the creative and technical sides of the gaming industry, giving him a nuanced understanding of how to drive growth through partnership and value‑added services.
Guttman’s appointment is part of a broader effort to reinforce Testronic’s senior‑level sales and partnership capabilities, positioning the company to capture new opportunities in an increasingly competitive market. Supporting Guttman’s mandate is 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." Her background includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large, complex accounts, as well as a senior account executive position at Unity, focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch products. This blend of experience in both B2B sales and product‑specific account management equips her to bridge the gap between technical delivery teams and client expectations, fostering smoother collaboration across borders.
In Europe, Testronic’s Warsaw hub has seen a significant leadership change with the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża arrives from Lionbridge Games, where he held senior testing roles that gave him a deep appreciation for the rigors of quality assurance in game development. Speaking about Warsaw’s role in the company’s global strategy, 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." This statement underscores the strategic importance of the Polish office as both a talent pool and a regional service hub.
Adding to the senior leadership roster is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑regional partnership initiatives and helped expand the firm’s footprint in emerging markets. Her expertise in scaling partnership programs will be instrumental as Testronic seeks to deepen existing relationships while also pursuing new alliances in underserved territories. The company’s Centre of Excellence in Manila has also been bolstered with senior appointments.
Daniel Bowie Soriano takes on the role of Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of experience in overseeing large‑scale testing operations across multiple platforms. Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, appointed as QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is described as "further supporting the investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." The Academy is a cornerstone of Testronic’s talent development strategy, designed to upskill staff, standardize best practices, and ensure a pipeline of highly qualified QA professionals capable of meeting the demands of modern game development.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald highlighted the strategic rationale behind 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 comments reflect a broader corporate philosophy that places people and partnership at the heart of service delivery, aiming to differentiate Testronic through a combination of technical excellence and client‑centric culture. These leadership changes come on the heels of a major executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic announced the appointment of Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
Alongside Kerr’s promotion, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously worked as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams held the position of global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, bringing continuity and deep institutional knowledge to the senior team.
Overall, Testronic’s recent appointments illustrate a deliberate strategy to reinforce its global delivery network with seasoned leaders who possess both industry-specific expertise and a track record of building successful client relationships. By expanding its senior leadership across key geographic nodes—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company aims to provide a more integrated, responsive, and high‑quality service offering. This approach is expected to not only retain existing partners but also attract new business from developers seeking a reliable, outcome‑driven testing partner capable of navigating the complex, fast‑moving landscape of modern game development.