Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide offices, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and enhancing service delivery for clients in the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for nurturing and expanding Testronic’s relationships with key strategic partners, guiding collaborative initiatives, and ensuring that the company’s service portfolio continues to align with the evolving needs of developers and publishers.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a robust track record at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier in his career he held the position of senior business development manager. His experience in managing large‑scale client accounts and driving revenue growth makes him a natural fit for overseeing senior‑level collaborations at Testronic. Guttman’s appointment is complemented by the addition of Nicole Closson, who will take on the role of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both within the region and on a global scale. Closson arrives with a strong background in enterprise sales, having previously worked as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios and as a senior account executive for Parsec and SyncSketch at Unity. Her expertise in handling complex, high‑value accounts is expected to enhance Testronic’s ability to attract new business opportunities and deepen existing relationships. In the company’s Warsaw hub, 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 "brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner." He emphasized that ongoing investment in the local team will allow Testronic to integrate Warsaw’s specialized skill set with the broader global network, delivering consistent, high‑quality testing services regardless of a partner’s geographic location. Further strengthening Testronic’s global partnership capabilities, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she honed her ability to manage cross‑border relationships and drive growth across multiple markets. Her new role will involve coordinating partnership strategies across all of Testronic’s centres of excellence, ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching vision of player‑focused, partner‑first service.
The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, while Ivan Balanay assumes the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is described as a move to "further support our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." The Academy aims to cultivate a pipeline of skilled quality‑assurance professionals, equipping them with the latest testing methodologies and tools to meet the demands of modern game development.
Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald articulated 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 added that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, together with the established 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." These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month.
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 brings experience from his previous tenure as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams, who previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, will now oversee commercial strategy and market expansion.
Collectively, the new appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive push to deepen its expertise, broaden its geographic footprint, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high‑quality quality‑assurance services. By integrating seasoned professionals from leading industry players such as Keywords Studios, Unity, and Lionbridge Games, Testronic aims to create a seamless, globally coordinated network of testing and partnership capabilities. This strategic expansion is designed to meet the growing complexity of modern game development, where rapid iteration cycles, multi‑platform releases, and heightened player expectations demand robust, scalable QA solutions.
Looking forward, Testronic plans to leverage its enhanced leadership team to accelerate the development of its Centre of Excellence model. This model focuses on cultivating regional hubs of specialized talent that can operate in concert with one another, sharing best practices, tools, and insights. The company expects that this collaborative framework will enable faster turnaround times, more comprehensive testing coverage, and ultimately, higher player satisfaction for the games it supports. In summary, the recent senior appointments across New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and other key locations reflect Testronic’s dedication to investing in people, technology, and processes that drive excellence.
With Mike Guttman at the helm of senior partnerships, Nicole Closson expanding business development, Mateusz Kałuża leading QA in Warsaw, Lily Guerreiro overseeing global partnerships, and the Manila team bolstered by Daniel Bowie Soriano and Ivan Balanay, Testronic is well‑positioned to continue delivering the player‑centric, outcome‑driven services that have become its hallmark.