Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and enhancing service delivery for clients in the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who steps into the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with key industry players, overseeing senior‑level collaborations, and driving growth initiatives that align with Testronic’s long‑term vision.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman accumulated extensive experience in the media services arena. He previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, where he managed a portfolio of high‑profile accounts and helped shape the studio’s client‑centric approach. Earlier in his career, he served as a senior business development manager, honing his skills in market analysis, partnership negotiation, and revenue generation. His deep understanding of the nuances of the gaming ecosystem makes him a valuable asset for Testronic’s senior partnership strategy.
Supporting Guttman’s mandate is Nicole Closson, who has been appointed Business Development Manager. Closson’s role is designed to broaden commercial coverage and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. She brings a robust background in enterprise sales, having worked as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in securing multi‑year contracts with major publishers.
Prior to that, she held the position of senior account executive at Unity, focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines. Her blend of technical insight and sales acumen equips her to bridge the gap between Testronic’s service offerings and the evolving needs of developers. In Europe, the Warsaw office has seen a significant leadership upgrade with the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża arrives after a distinguished tenure at Lionbridge Games, where he occupied senior testing roles and led teams responsible for quality assurance on high‑visibility titles.
Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city brings together deep QA expertise, a seasoned workforce, and a genuine understanding of what developers expect from a testing partner. Our continued investment in the team will allow us to nurture that expertise locally, integrate it fully with Testronic’s global capabilities, and consistently deliver value for partners wherever they operate." Further strengthening the global partnership function is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she managed cross‑border initiatives and forged alliances that expanded the studio’s market reach. Her experience in navigating complex international agreements will be instrumental in scaling Testronic’s partnership model across multiple continents. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also been reinforced with senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been named Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of operational expertise to oversee the quality assurance processes that support Testronic’s Asian client base.
Complementing Soriano’s appointment is Ivan Balanay, who steps into the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s responsibilities include developing curriculum for the Testronic Academy, a training initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA professionals.
The company emphasized that Balanay’s addition "further supports our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the strategic significance of these appointments: "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." These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was installed as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was announced as CRO, working closely with Samantha Williams, who took on the position of 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 Europe, bringing a comprehensive understanding of both regional and global market dynamics.
Overall, Testronic’s recent appointments reflect a deliberate strategy to deepen expertise, broaden geographic coverage, and enhance the company’s ability to deliver high‑quality testing services to an increasingly complex and global gaming market. By bolstering its senior leadership team with seasoned professionals from leading industry firms, Testronic aims to solidify its reputation as a trusted partner that can adapt to the fast‑changing demands of game development and ensure that players receive polished, reliable experiences across all platforms.