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 news 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 responsible for cultivating strategic accounts and driving growth initiatives. Prior to that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining extensive experience in identifying market opportunities, negotiating contracts, and aligning service delivery with client expectations.
In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will oversee the development of senior‑level collaborations, ensuring that the company’s most strategic partners receive tailored support and innovative solutions that align with their long‑term objectives. Joining Guttman in the business development arena is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s appointment is intended to broaden Testronic’s commercial reach and provide additional resources for partners both regionally and globally.
Her professional journey includes a tenure at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios and delivered customized service packages. She also spent time at Unity, serving as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products, where she honed her skills in SaaS sales and client onboarding. With this blend of experience, Closson is positioned to enhance Testronic’s market penetration, deepen existing relationships, and identify new avenues for growth. In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża brings a wealth of testing expertise from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a variety of gaming titles and helped implement best‑practice testing frameworks. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of Warsaw as a center of QA excellence: "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 mandate includes scaling the local QA talent pool, integrating Warsaw’s capabilities with Testronic’s global network, and ensuring that the company’s testing services remain responsive to the evolving demands of game developers. The company also announced the addition of Lily Guerreiro as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was responsible for forging cross‑border partnerships and expanding the firm’s international footprint. Her experience in managing complex, multi‑regional relationships will be instrumental in aligning Testronic’s partnership strategy with its broader corporate objectives.
Testronic’s Centre of Excellence in Manila has likewise received senior leadership upgrades. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the Manila team’s quality assurance operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring that deliverables meet the highest industry standards. Complementing Soriano’s role, Ivan Balanay has taken on the position of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a move that "further supports [the] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." In this capacity, Balanay will design and deliver training programs, mentor junior testers, and help cultivate a pipeline of skilled QA professionals who can support Testronic’s expanding client base.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the strategic 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 company’s philosophy of leveraging regional strengths while maintaining a cohesive, globally integrated service model. Earlier in the month, Testronic also announced a change at the very top of its leadership hierarchy: Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously held the title of global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, bringing deep internal knowledge of the company’s commercial operations.
Collectively, these leadership moves signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to reinforce its talent base, expand its geographic reach, and deepen its service capabilities. By integrating seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, Testronic aims to deliver more nuanced, high‑quality testing solutions that meet the increasingly complex needs of game developers worldwide. The focus on building robust Centres of Excellence—particularly in New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—demonstrates a commitment to localized expertise that can be leveraged on a global scale, ensuring that partners receive consistent, top‑tier support regardless of location. This comprehensive leadership refresh is expected to drive further growth, enhance client satisfaction, and solidify Testronic’s position as a leading provider of quality assurance services in the interactive entertainment industry.