Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and deepening its service capabilities. Central to this wave of promotions is the elevation of Mike Guttman to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with key clients, overseeing partnership frameworks, and ensuring that Testronic’s senior‑level services align with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. Guttman brings a robust background in client‑facing roles, having previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he managed large‑scale accounts and drove revenue growth through tailored service offerings. Before that, he held the position of senior business development manager, a role that sharpened his ability to identify market opportunities, negotiate complex contracts, and foster long‑term collaborations.
His track record of delivering measurable results in highly competitive environments positions him well to lead Testronic’s senior partnership initiatives. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is Nicole Closson, who joins the team as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. She arrives with a wealth of experience from her tenure at Keywords Studios, where she excelled as an enterprise account executive, and from Unity, where she served as a senior account executive focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines.
Her deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles and her ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions will help Testronic expand its footprint in new markets and strengthen existing relationships. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża’s appointment follows a distinguished career in quality assurance, most notably his senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. Speaking about the strategic importance of Warsaw, Kałuża noted, "The city combines a rich pool of QA talent, extensive industry experience, and a nuanced grasp of what developers truly need from a testing partner.
Our ongoing investment in this team will not only grow local expertise but also integrate it seamlessly with Testronic’s global capabilities, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery for partners wherever they operate." Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro steps in as 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 shape the company’s international growth strategy.
Her expertise in managing complex, multi‑regional accounts will be instrumental in aligning Testronic’s service portfolio with the diverse requirements of its worldwide client base. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s global delivery network, also sees new senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a strong background in quality assurance leadership and process optimization. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer, a position that directly supports the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy—a dedicated program aimed at nurturing the next generation of QA professionals.
The company highlighted Balanay’s appointment as a key element in strengthening its educational initiatives and building a pipeline of skilled talent equipped to meet the rising standards of game testing. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized 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." He further elaborated on the broader investment strategy, noting that the expansions in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, combined with the established presence in London, collectively enhance the depth and breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s 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 added. These leadership changes come on the heels of a recent executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic appointed Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In tandem with Kerr’s appointment, 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 served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of European operations, bringing a wealth of commercial insight and regional expertise to her new role. Overall, Testronic’s strategic talent acquisitions reflect a deliberate effort to reinforce its leadership depth, broaden its geographic reach, and enhance its service delivery model. By integrating seasoned professionals with proven track records in business development, quality assurance, and partnership management, the company aims to provide a more robust, responsive, and innovative suite of solutions to game developers and publishers worldwide.
The expanded leadership team is expected to drive forward Testronic’s mission of delivering high‑quality, player‑centric testing services, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and industry excellence across all its global centres.