Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, signaling a strategic push to reinforce its leadership and service capabilities. Central to this rollout is the appointment of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
Guttman's extensive background in client relationship management and business development makes him a strong fit for the role, where he will be responsible for nurturing and expanding Testronic's senior‑level collaborations with game developers and publishing partners. Before joining Testronic, Guttman spent several years at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, overseeing a portfolio of high‑profile accounts and driving revenue growth through tailored service offerings.
He also held a senior business development manager position, sharpening his ability to identify market opportunities and build long‑lasting partnerships. In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will leverage this experience to deepen existing relationships and forge new alliances that align with the company’s vision of delivering player‑focused, outcomes‑driven quality assurance. Complementing Guttman's appointment, Nicole Closson has been brought on board as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden Testronic’s commercial reach and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. Her career trajectory includes a stint at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale contracts and helped shape the company's enterprise strategy. She later moved to Unity, serving as a senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch platforms, where she honed her expertise in cloud‑based collaboration tools and real‑time streaming solutions. With this blend of experience, Closson is well positioned to enhance Testronic’s market penetration and deliver value‑added services to its client base.
In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the role of QA Director. Kałuża arrives with a solid foundation in quality assurance, having previously occupied senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Warsaw office, stating, "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 is expected to synchronize the regional testing efforts with the broader corporate standards, ensuring uniformity in service delivery across all markets.
Further strengthening the global partnership team, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s prior role as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios gave her a comprehensive view of the international QA landscape, enabling her to cultivate cross‑border collaborations and streamline communication between disparate teams. In her new position, she will oversee the coordination of partnership initiatives, ensuring that Testronic’s global network operates with cohesion and strategic alignment.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a cornerstone of Testronic’s operational model, also saw senior talent added to its roster. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing a wealth of technical knowledge and hands‑on testing experience to oversee the Manila testing teams. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been appointed QA Trainer, a role that underlines Testronic’s commitment to developing the next generation of QA professionals. Balanay’s appointment was described as a move that "further supports [its] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise," highlighting the company’s focus on continuous learning and skill development within its workforce.
Michael Fitzgerald, the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, summed up the strategic intent behind these appointments: "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 underscore the belief that geographic diversification of talent and leadership is a key driver of service excellence.
These leadership changes follow a broader reshuffle at the top of Testronic’s executive suite earlier in the month. Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. Additionally, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams stepped into the position of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partnership role at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing deep commercial insight to her new responsibilities. Overall, Testronic’s recent appointments reflect a deliberate strategy to reinforce its leadership pipeline, expand its expertise across key global locations, and enhance the quality of its service offerings. By integrating seasoned professionals from industry leaders such as Keywords Studios, Unity, and Lionbridge Games, the company aims to deliver a more cohesive, innovative, and partner‑centric approach to game testing and quality assurance. The expanded executive team is poised to drive growth, foster stronger relationships with developers and publishers, and maintain Testronic’s reputation as a premier provider of player‑centric QA solutions.