Testronic has undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide offices, most notably naming Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relationship management, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios and serving as a senior business development manager. In his new capacity, Guttman will oversee the cultivation and expansion of strategic alliances, ensuring that Testronic’s service offerings remain closely aligned with the evolving needs of its gaming and interactive‑media clientele. Supporting Guttman’s efforts, Nicole Closson has been brought on board as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial outreach and provide additional support to partners both regionally and on a global scale. She brings valuable experience from her tenure at Keywords Studios, where she functioned as an enterprise account executive, as well as a senior account executive position at Unity, focusing on the Parsec and SyncSketch products. Her familiarity with enterprise‑level negotiations and her track record of driving revenue growth are expected to complement Guttman’s strategic vision.
In the European hub of Warsaw, the company has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża’s promotion follows a series of senior testing positions he held at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes for complex game titles.
Speaking about the significance 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." This statement underscores the strategic intent to weave local talent into the broader, multinational service network that Testronic offers. Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was responsible for forging cross‑border collaborations and scaling business opportunities across multiple markets.
Her global perspective and proven ability to manage large‑scale partnership programs will be instrumental as Testronic seeks to deepen its relationships with key industry players. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen an infusion of senior talent.
Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the quality assurance operations that support Testronic’s Asian market clients. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer, a position that directly supports the company’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of QA professionals. The organization highlighted Balanay’s appointment as a reinforcement of its investment in the Testronic Academy, an internal training initiative designed to elevate technical competencies and industry best practices among its staff. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized the strategic importance 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 comments reflect a broader corporate philosophy that prioritizes localized expertise while maintaining a seamless, integrated service model for clients worldwide. These leadership changes come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier in the month, when Testronic announced Sonia Kerr as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In the same announcement, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams held the position of global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, bringing deep internal knowledge of the company’s commercial strategy.
Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s commitment to scaling its operational capabilities, deepening its expertise in quality assurance, and strengthening its partnership framework across key geographic regions. By aligning senior talent with its strategic growth objectives, the company aims to deliver more nuanced, player‑centric solutions that address the complex demands of modern game development and interactive media production. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and reinforce Testronic’s position as a trusted testing partner in an increasingly competitive market.