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.
Guttman brings a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, as well as serving as a senior business development manager. In his new capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating strategic alliances, overseeing senior‑level client engagements, and driving growth initiatives across Testronic’s global network. Supporting Guttman in this effort is Nicole Closson, who joins the team as Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated support to partners both within the region and on a worldwide scale.
Before arriving at Testronic, Closson accumulated valuable experience at Keywords Studios, where she functioned as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she served as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines. Her blend of enterprise‑level sales expertise and deep familiarity with the gaming and interactive media sectors positions her to effectively bridge client needs with Testronic’s testing solutions. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża arrives after a distinguished tenure in senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance for complex, high‑profile titles.
Speaking about the strategic importance of the Warsaw office, Kałuża noted, "Warsaw brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner. Our continued investment in the team ensures we grow that expertise locally, fully connect it with Testronic's wider global capabilities and deliver consistently for partners wherever they are based." His leadership will focus on integrating local talent with the broader Testronic ecosystem, ensuring that regional clients receive the same high standards of service that the company promises worldwide. Further reinforcing the company’s global partnership strategy, Lily Guerreiro has been added to the executive roster as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in forging cross‑border collaborations and expanding the firm’s market reach. In her new role, she will oversee the coordination of partnership initiatives across multiple continents, aligning regional objectives with the company’s overarching vision. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s service delivery model, also sees two senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the quality assurance operations that support a broad portfolio of client projects.
Complementing Soriano’s appointment, Ivan Balanay joins as QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is pivotal to the ongoing development of the Testronic Academy, an internal training program designed to nurture the next generation of QA professionals. The company highlighted 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 cumulative impact 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.
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." Fitzgerald’s remarks emphasize the strategic alignment of talent acquisition with Testronic’s core service pillars: a focus on the end‑player experience, a partnership‑centric approach, and a commitment to measurable outcomes.
These leadership changes follow a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic named Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In the same announcement, Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams took on the duties of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing a wealth of industry insight, whereas Williams had been Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, providing a deep understanding of the company’s commercial landscape. Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to reinforce its leadership pipeline, enhance its service delivery capabilities, and expand its global footprint.
By integrating seasoned professionals from leading industry players such as Keywords Studios and Unity, the company aims to deliver more nuanced, high‑quality testing solutions that meet the evolving demands of game developers and interactive media creators. The emphasis on regional centres of excellence—particularly in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila—reflects a deliberate effort to blend local expertise with a unified global framework, ensuring that clients receive consistent, top‑tier support regardless of geography. Looking ahead, Testronic’s expanded senior team is expected to drive forward initiatives that focus on player‑centric testing methodologies, tighter integration with development pipelines, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI‑assisted QA. The company’s leadership believes that these investments will not only elevate the quality of its testing services but also foster stronger, more collaborative relationships with partners, ultimately contributing to the creation of more polished, immersive gaming experiences for players worldwide.