Testronic has undertaken a broad series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, most notably naming Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios and earlier served as a senior business development manager. His experience spans strategic account oversight, partnership growth, and the cultivation of long‑term client value, positioning him to drive Testronic’s senior partnership initiatives on a global scale. Supporting Guttman’s mandate, Nicole Closson has been brought on board as Business Development Manager.
In this capacity, Closson will expand commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both within the region and around the world. Her résumé includes a tenure as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios, and a senior account executive role at Unity, where she focused on the Parsec and SyncSketch products. This blend of enterprise‑level sales expertise and deep familiarity with creative‑technology solutions equips her to strengthen Testronic’s market outreach and deepen relationships with existing and prospective clients. In the European hub of Warsaw, Mateusz Kałuża has been promoted to QA Director after a series of senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games.
Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of Warsaw, noting that the city combines a wealth of quality‑assurance know‑how with an acute understanding of what game developers require from a testing partner. He emphasized that continued investment in the local team will allow Testronic to integrate Warsaw’s specialized skill set with its broader global network, ensuring consistent delivery standards for partners regardless of geographic location. Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro steps into the role of Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s prior experience includes serving as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw cross‑border partnership initiatives and helped scale the company’s service offerings. Her appointment signals Testronic’s intent to deepen its worldwide partnership framework and to align its service model with the evolving needs of developers and publishers. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen significant staffing upgrades.
Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a track record of overseeing complex testing projects and mentoring multidisciplinary QA teams. Working alongside him, Ivan Balanay assumes the position of QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is expressly tied to Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal program aimed at cultivating the next generation of quality‑assurance talent.
By expanding training capabilities, Testronic seeks to sustain a pipeline of highly skilled testers who can meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of modern game development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald underscored 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." He further elaborated that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila—complemented by an established presence in London—serve to deepen the pool of expertise available to Testronic’s partners. Fitzgerald believes that by continuously investing in top‑tier talent, the company can uphold a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led. These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month.
Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams stepped into the Chief Commercial Officer position.
Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partner role at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of European operations, bringing a deep understanding of both revenue generation and commercial strategy to her new post. Collectively, these appointments reflect Testronic’s commitment to scaling its operational capabilities while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
By integrating seasoned professionals from industry leaders such as Keywords Studios, Unity, and Lionbridge Games, the company is positioning itself to better address the nuanced challenges faced by developers across the gaming ecosystem. The expanded leadership team is tasked with fostering stronger collaborations, enhancing quality‑assurance processes, and ensuring that Testronic’s global network remains responsive to the fast‑evolving demands of the market.
Looking forward, Testronic intends to leverage its newly reinforced senior team to deepen relationships with existing partners, attract new business opportunities, and continue to innovate within the QA space. The strategic focus on talent development—exemplified by the Testronic Academy and the emphasis on regional expertise—aims to create a sustainable competitive advantage. As the gaming industry continues to grow in complexity, the company’s investment in people, processes, and geographic diversification is designed to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes for clients worldwide.