Testronic has embarked on a sweeping series of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its service capabilities and expanding its leadership bench. At the forefront of this initiative is the appointment of Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships, a role that positions him to steer high‑value collaborations and nurture strategic relationships across the firm’s extensive client base. Mike Guttman arrives at Testronic with a robust track record in the interactive entertainment and outsourcing sectors. Prior to joining Testronic, he spent several years at Keywords Studios, where he held the position of client partner, responsible for overseeing major accounts and driving revenue growth through tailored service offerings.
His experience also includes a stint as a senior business development manager, where he honed his skills in market analysis, partnership negotiation, and cross‑functional team leadership. Guttman’s deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem and his proven ability to align service delivery with client objectives make him an ideal fit for the senior partnerships portfolio. Complementing Guttman’s appointment is the addition of Nicole Closson as Business Development Manager.
Closson’s mandate is to broaden commercial coverage and provide dedicated 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 excelled as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she served as senior account executive for the Parsec and SyncSketch products. In these positions, Closson was instrumental in forging strategic alliances, expanding market reach, and delivering complex solutions to high‑profile clients.
Her expertise will be pivotal in strengthening Testronic’s value proposition and ensuring that partners receive responsive, customized service. In Europe, the Warsaw office has seen a significant leadership upgrade with the promotion of Mateusz Kałuża to QA Director. Kałuża’s career has been built on a foundation of senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw quality assurance processes for a variety of high‑profile gaming titles. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża emphasized Warsaw’s strategic importance: "The city brings together deep QA expertise, a strong understanding of developers’ needs, and a culture of rigorous testing.
Our continued investment in the local team allows us to fuse this expertise with Testronic’s global capabilities, delivering consistent, high‑quality outcomes for partners wherever they operate." Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro has been appointed Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was responsible for cultivating and managing worldwide client relationships, driving revenue growth, and coordinating cross‑regional initiatives.
Her global perspective and experience in scaling partnership programs will be essential as Testronic seeks to deepen its engagement with existing clients while exploring new market opportunities. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical hub for Testronic’s testing operations in Asia, has also welcomed two senior figures. Daniel Bowie Soriano joins as Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive experience in quality assurance leadership and a proven ability to manage large‑scale testing projects.
Working alongside him is Ivan Balanay, appointed as QA Trainer. Balanay’s role is central to the development of the Testronic Academy, an internal training program designed to nurture the next generation of QA professionals. The company highlighted that Balanay’s appointment "further supports our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise," reinforcing the firm’s commitment to continuous learning and skill development. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald, who announced many of these appointments, articulated the strategic vision behind the moves: "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." 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. Additionally, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, while Samantha Williams took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Fitzgerald’s background includes a tenure as client partner at Keywords Studios, whereas Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing a deep familiarity with the company’s commercial strategy and European market dynamics. Overall, Testronic’s recent appointments signal a deliberate and coordinated effort to bolster its senior talent pool across key geographic locations. By integrating leaders with diverse backgrounds in client partnership, business development, quality assurance, and training, the company aims to enhance its service delivery model, expand its market reach, and reinforce its reputation as a premier testing partner for the gaming industry.
The strategic emphasis on investment in people, combined with the expansion of its Centres of Excellence, positions Testronic to meet the evolving needs of developers and publishers worldwide, delivering high‑quality, player‑centric outcomes that align with the company’s core values of partnership, excellence, and results.