Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and strengthening client services. Central to the rollout is the elevation of Mike Guttman 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, where he was responsible for nurturing key accounts and driving growth.
Prior to that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining deep insight into the strategic needs of large‑scale gaming and technology firms. In his new capacity, Guttman will oversee the cultivation of senior‑level collaborations, ensuring that Testronic’s most strategic partners receive tailored support and innovative solutions.
Supporting Guttman’s efforts is the addition of Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial outreach and provide dedicated assistance to partners both regionally and globally. Her career path mirrors the company’s focus on talent mobility; she previously excelled at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed high‑value contracts and drove revenue growth.
She also spent time at Unity, acting as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines, where she honed her expertise in platform integration and client enablement. Together, Guttman and Closson are expected to deepen Testronic’s market penetration and reinforce the company’s reputation as a partner‑first organization.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Lionbridge Games, where he occupied senior testing positions and led teams responsible for ensuring the quality of major game releases. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city combines deep QA know‑how, a seasoned workforce, and a genuine understanding of what developers expect from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to fuse that expertise with Testronic’s global capabilities, delivering consistent, high‑quality outcomes for partners wherever they operate." His appointment signals a continued focus on building regional centers of excellence that can operate seamlessly within the broader corporate framework.
Further bolstering the global partnership function, Lily Guerreiro joins the executive roster as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s previous experience as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios equips her with a nuanced perspective on cross‑border collaboration and large‑scale account management.
In her new role, she will coordinate worldwide partnership initiatives, aligning regional strategies with the company’s overarching goals. The Manila Centre of Excellence also sees senior talent added to its ranks. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been named Senior QA Manager, while Ivan Balanay takes on the position of QA Trainer. Balanay’s appointment is framed as a strategic move to strengthen the Testronic Academy, an internal program designed to cultivate the next generation of quality‑assurance specialists.
"His role further supports our investment in developing the Academy and building a pipeline of skilled QA professionals," the company noted. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald, who announced the appointments, emphasized the strategic value of the company’s geographically dispersed centers.
"Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation," he said. "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 appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In addition, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as client partner at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of European operations, bringing a wealth of commercial and strategic experience to her new post. Collectively, these appointments reflect Testronic’s strategic emphasis on building deep, region‑specific expertise while maintaining a cohesive, globally integrated service model.
By positioning seasoned professionals in key markets—New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London—the company aims to provide partners with a seamless blend of local insight and worldwide resources. This approach is intended to enhance the quality and speed of game testing, support developers throughout the production cycle, and ultimately deliver a more polished player experience. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, Testronic’s expanded leadership team is poised to drive innovation, nurture long‑term partnerships, and sustain its reputation as a trusted testing partner on the international stage.