Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding both its leadership depth and service capabilities. Central to this wave of promotions is the appointment of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships, a role that will see him spearheading the development of strategic relationships with key industry players. Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust background in client‑facing roles.
Prior to joining the firm, he held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing large‑scale accounts and driving revenue growth through tailored service offerings. He also spent several years as a senior business development manager, honing his ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into actionable partnership strategies. In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will leverage this experience to deepen existing collaborations and forge new alliances that align with the company’s player‑focused, partner‑first philosophy. Supporting Guttman’s initiatives is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. Her résumé includes a tenure as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed high‑value contracts and delivered customized solutions for large gaming studios.
She also served as a senior account executive at Unity, handling accounts for products such as Parsec and SyncSketch. Together, Guttman and Closson are expected to create a seamless pipeline for partner engagement, ensuring that Testronic’s services are consistently aligned with client needs.
In Europe, the Warsaw office has seen a pivotal leadership change with the promotion of Mateusz Kałuża to QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a diverse portfolio of titles. He emphasizes that Warsaw has become a hub of deep QA expertise, offering a nuanced understanding of what developers require from a testing partner. "Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to grow that expertise, integrate it with Testronic’s global capabilities, and deliver reliable results for partners wherever they operate," Kałuża explained.
This strategic focus on regional talent development is part of Testronic’s broader effort to blend localized knowledge with a worldwide service network. Further strengthening the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she managed cross‑border accounts and facilitated the expansion of service offerings across multiple continents. Her international perspective will be instrumental in aligning Testronic’s partnership initiatives with market trends and client expectations on a global scale. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s service delivery model, has also welcomed senior talent. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a track record of leading quality assurance teams in high‑pressure environments.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been named QA Trainer, a role that supports the company’s investment in the Testronic Academy—a training platform designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals. "Ivan’s appointment reinforces our commitment to building a robust pipeline of skilled testers," the company noted, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and professional development within the organization. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald articulated the strategic vision 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 key locations such as New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in addition to the longstanding presence in London, broaden the expertise available to 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 said.
These leadership changes follow a significant 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. Alongside Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams took on the role 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 deep operational insight to her new position. Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s dedication to strengthening its executive bench and expanding its service footprint. By integrating seasoned professionals from leading industry firms and fostering internal talent through dedicated training programs, Testronic aims to enhance its value proposition for game developers and publishers worldwide.
The company’s strategic emphasis on localized expertise, coupled with a cohesive global network, positions it to meet the evolving demands of the interactive entertainment sector while maintaining a clear focus on quality, reliability, and partner satisfaction.