Testronic has announced a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and deepening its service capabilities. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships.
In this capacity, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating and managing strategic relationships with Testronic’s most important clients, ensuring that the firm’s partnership model remains both proactive and results‑driven. Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he served as a client partner, and earlier in his career he held a senior business development manager position.
His experience spans both the creative services sector and broader technology‑driven enterprises, giving him a nuanced perspective on how to align testing services with the evolving needs of game developers and interactive media producers. Supporting Guttman’s efforts on the business‑development front 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. She brings a rich background in enterprise sales, having previously worked as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios and as a senior account executive for Parsec and SyncSketch at Unity.
Her track record of securing large‑scale contracts and nurturing long‑term client relationships makes her a valuable asset as Testronic seeks to deepen its market penetration. In Europe, the Warsaw office has seen a strategic leadership shift with the appointment of Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director.
Kałuża arrives from a senior testing background at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw complex quality‑assurance pipelines for high‑profile titles. Speaking about his new role, Kałuża highlighted Warsaw’s growing reputation as a hub of QA talent: "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 vision emphasizes the integration of local specialist knowledge with the broader, cross‑continental resources that Testronic offers. Adding to the senior leadership roster is Lily Guerreiro, who joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro previously held the position of Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in forging multi‑regional alliances and expanding the company’s footprint in emerging markets. Her expertise in scaling partnership programs will be crucial as Testronic aims to standardize its partner experience across disparate geographies.
The company’s Centre of Excellence in Manila also welcomed two senior figures. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been named Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the delivery of high‑quality testing services to a diverse client base.
Complementing Soriano’s role, Ivan Balanay steps in as QA Trainer, a position that directly supports Testronic’s investment in the Testronic Academy – the internal training initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of QA professionals. The appointment of Balanay was described as a move that "further supports [its] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald commented on the broader strategic significance of these hires: "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 company’s philosophy of coupling geographic expansion with deep talent development, ensuring that each centre not only serves local markets but also contributes to a cohesive, worldwide service network. 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, Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams took on the Chief Commercial Officer title. Fitzgerald’s prior experience includes a client‑partner role at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing extensive commercial insight to her new position. Collectively, the appointments signal Testronic’s aggressive push to reinforce its market position through seasoned leadership, expanded geographic coverage, and a reinforced commitment to quality assurance excellence.
By aligning senior talent with its strategic growth objectives, the company aims to deliver consistent, high‑value testing solutions that meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of today’s interactive entertainment industry. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive innovation, streamline processes, and foster deeper collaboration across all of Testronic’s Centres of Excellence, ultimately enhancing the end‑user experience for gamers worldwide.