Testronic has recently undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a concerted effort to bolster its leadership and service capabilities. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this senior role, Guttman will be responsible for overseeing and expanding the company’s strategic relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring that Testronic continues to deliver top‑tier testing and quality assurance solutions on a global scale. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier in his career he held a senior business development manager position.
His experience in cultivating large‑scale partnerships and his deep understanding of the interactive entertainment industry make him a valuable asset for Testronic’s growth ambitions. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide robust support to partners both regionally and worldwide.
She brings a rich background in enterprise sales, having previously worked at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive and at Unity, where she was a senior account executive focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch platforms. Her expertise in managing high‑value accounts and her familiarity with the technology ecosystem will help Testronic deepen its market penetration. In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża arrives with a strong track record from his time at Lionbridge Games, where he held senior testing roles. He emphasized the strategic importance of Warsaw, noting that the city combines extensive QA know‑how, practical experience, and a nuanced understanding of what game developers expect from a testing partner. Kałuża added that Testronic’s ongoing investment in its local team will further integrate Warsaw’s capabilities with the broader global network, enabling consistent, high‑quality delivery for clients wherever they operate. Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s previous experience includes a stint as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she honed her skills in forging and nurturing international relationships. In her new capacity, she will focus on aligning Testronic’s partnership strategy with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive media sectors. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen significant staffing upgrades. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and leadership experience to the team.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been named QA Trainer, a role that underscores Testronic’s commitment to developing its internal talent pipeline. Balanay’s appointment is described as a key component of the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of quality assurance professionals. 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 further explained that the recent investments in locations such as New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila—complemented by a strong presence in London—serve to amplify the depth and breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s partners.
Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuing to attract and develop outstanding talent, the company can uphold a service model that is Player‑Focused, Partner‑First, and Outcomes‑Led. The leadership reshuffle follows a broader executive transition earlier in the month, when Testronic announced the appointment of Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer. Kerr succeeds Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who has moved into the role of company chair.
In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams has taken on the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald brings prior experience as a client partner at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, positioning both executives to drive the company’s commercial and strategic objectives. These strategic moves collectively illustrate Testronic’s dedication to reinforcing its leadership bench, expanding its global footprint, and enhancing its service delivery model. By aligning senior talent with regional strengths—whether in North America, Europe, or Asia—the company aims to provide a seamless, high‑quality testing experience for developers and publishers worldwide.
The expanded leadership team is expected to foster stronger collaborations, accelerate innovation in quality assurance practices, and ultimately contribute to the success of Testronic’s partners in an increasingly competitive market.