Testronic has undertaken a significant round of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership depth and service capabilities. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios. In that capacity, he was responsible for nurturing high‑value accounts, aligning service delivery with client objectives, and driving revenue growth. Prior to his tenure at Keywords Studios, Guttman also served as a senior business development manager, where he honed his skills in market expansion, strategic negotiation, and partnership cultivation. His blend of strategic insight and hands‑on experience positions him well to lead Testronic’s senior partnership initiatives, which aim to deepen collaborations with major developers and publishers worldwide.
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 on a global scale.
She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at Keywords Studios, where she worked as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she served as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. Her familiarity with enterprise‑level negotiations and her track record of driving growth in technology‑focused environments will be instrumental in expanding Testronic’s market reach.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża’s career has been built on a series of senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, giving him deep insight into quality assurance processes, test strategy development, and team leadership. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s unique position as a centre of QA excellence, noting that the city combines a strong pool of technical talent with an acute understanding of developers’ needs from a testing partner.
He emphasized that ongoing investment in the local team will allow Testronic to integrate Warsaw’s expertise with its broader global network, ensuring consistent, high‑quality service delivery for partners regardless of location. Further strengthening the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has been added as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s prior experience includes a stint 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 global perspective and proven ability to manage complex, multi‑region relationships will be valuable as Testronic seeks to deepen its collaborations across continents.
The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior talent bolstered. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps into the role of Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive experience in overseeing large‑scale testing operations, process optimisation, and quality governance. Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, who has been appointed QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is pivotal to Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training programme designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals.
His appointment reflects the company’s dedication to building a pipeline of skilled testers equipped with the latest methodologies and tools. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on 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 added that the recent investments in New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in conjunction with the established presence in London, enhance the breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s partners.
Fitzgerald emphasized that by continuously investing in top‑tier talent, Testronic can deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led, thereby meeting the evolving demands of the gaming industry. Earlier in the month, Testronic announced a leadership transition at the very top of the organisation.
Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who has moved into the role of company chair. This change marks a new chapter for Testronic, with Kerr expected to steer the company toward further growth and innovation. In tandem with the CEO appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partnership role at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of European operations, bringing a deep understanding of both commercial strategy and regional market dynamics. Collectively, these senior appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive strategy to reinforce its leadership bench, expand its geographic footprint, and deepen its service capabilities. By integrating seasoned professionals with proven track records in business development, quality assurance, and global partnership management, Testronic aims to provide a seamless, high‑quality testing experience for game developers and publishers around the world. The company’s focus on nurturing talent through initiatives like the Testronic Academy, combined with its investment in key regional hubs, positions it to meet the increasing complexity and scale of modern game development, ensuring that partners receive consistent, reliable, and innovative QA support wherever they operate.