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. The headline appointment 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 served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing strategic accounts and driving growth across multiple market segments. Earlier in his career, he also held the position of senior business development manager, giving him a deep understanding of both the sales pipeline and the operational demands of delivering quality assurance services to large‑scale developers.
Joining Guttman in the commercial expansion effort is Nicole Closson, who steps into the position of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s commercial reach and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. She brings a wealth of experience from her time at Keywords Studios, where she worked as an enterprise account executive, as well as a stint at Unity, where she served as a senior account executive handling key accounts such as Parsec and SyncSketch. Her dual exposure to the gaming and technology sectors equips her to bridge the gap between client expectations and Testronic’s testing capabilities.
In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża’s appointment follows a series of senior testing positions he held at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes for interactive entertainment. Speaking about his new responsibilities, 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 reflects Testronic’s strategic focus on leveraging regional talent pools while maintaining a seamless global service network. The company’s global partnership team also welcomes Lily Guerreiro as Senior Manager of Global Partnerships. Guerreiro’s background includes a tenure as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border initiatives and cultivated relationships with major publishers.
Her addition to Testronic’s leadership is intended to deepen the company’s outreach to international clients and to align partnership strategies across continents. Turning to Asia, the Manila Centre of Excellence has seen two senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been named Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the day‑to‑day testing operations and ensuring that the Manila team meets the high standards expected by Testronic’s global clientele.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has taken on the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s responsibilities include developing curriculum for the Testronic Academy, a training program designed to nurture the next generation of QA professionals. The company highlighted that Balanay’s appointment "further supports our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized 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." Fitzgerald’s remarks illustrate how the firm views its geographic expansion as a means to provide more localized support while preserving a unified quality standard.
In addition to the new senior roles, Testronic recently completed a leadership transition at the very top of the organization. Earlier this month, Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who has moved into the role of company chair.
This change signals a fresh strategic direction under Kerr’s guidance, with a focus on scaling operations and deepening client relationships. The executive reshuffle also introduced Samantha Williams as Chief Commercial Officer, complementing Fitzgerald’s appointment as CRO. Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing extensive experience in commercial strategy and market penetration. Her new role will see her overseeing the company’s commercial roadmap, aligning sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives across all regions.
Collectively, these appointments illustrate Testronic’s deliberate effort to build a robust, internationally diverse leadership team capable of meeting the evolving demands of the gaming and interactive entertainment industries. By integrating seasoned professionals from leading competitors such as Keywords Studios and Unity, and by reinforcing its presence in strategic locations—including New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company positions itself to offer a comprehensive suite of testing services that are both locally responsive and globally consistent. This approach not only enhances the firm’s operational agility but also ensures that partners receive a consistent, high‑quality experience regardless of where they are based.
The expanded leadership cadre is expected to drive innovation, streamline processes, and ultimately deliver a player‑centric, partner‑first service model that aligns with Testronic’s long‑term vision for growth and excellence.