Testronic has announced a wave of senior‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its leadership bench and enhancing service delivery for game developers and other interactive media partners. Among the most notable additions is Mike Guttman, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a solid background in client relationship management, having previously held the position of client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing high‑value accounts and driving strategic growth.
Before that, he served as a senior business development manager, gaining deep insight into the nuances of partnership development and revenue generation in the entertainment technology sector. Supporting Guttman’s mandate is Nicole Closson, who joins the team 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. Her résumé includes a stint as an enterprise account executive at Keywords Studios, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios, as well as a senior account executive role at Unity, where she oversaw key accounts for Parsec and SyncSketch.
This blend of experience equips her to bridge the gap between technical product teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that partner needs are met with precision and agility. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as QA Director. Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games, where he honed his expertise in quality assurance processes, test automation, and cross‑functional team leadership. Speaking about the strategic importance 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." His appointment signals Testronic’s intention to solidify its European testing footprint and to integrate local talent with the company’s broader global service network. Further strengthening the company’s partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has been brought on as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she cultivated relationships with multinational publishers and oversaw large‑scale partnership initiatives.
Her global perspective and proven track record in scaling business development efforts are expected to enhance Testronic’s ability to attract and retain high‑profile clients across continents. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s delivery model, has also seen senior leadership enhancements. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps into the role of Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the quality assurance operations that support a growing portfolio of client projects. Complementing Soriano’s appointment is Ivan Balanay, who joins as QA Trainer.
Balanay’s role is pivotal to the development of the Testronic Academy, an internal training program aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA specialists. The company highlighted that Balanay’s addition "further supports our investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized the strategic significance 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 vision in which geographic diversification and leadership depth are leveraged to provide a seamless, high‑quality testing experience for developers worldwide. The leadership reshuffle follows a recent change at the very top of Testronic’s hierarchy. Earlier this month, Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair.
In conjunction with Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a client partner role at Keywords Studios, while Williams previously served as Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, bringing extensive commercial and operational expertise to her new position. Collectively, these appointments illustrate Testronic’s strategic emphasis on building a robust, globally distributed leadership team capable of delivering specialized testing services that meet the evolving demands of the gaming and interactive media industries. By aligning senior talent with regional centers of excellence in New Orleans, Warsaw, Manila, and London, the company aims to provide partners with localized expertise backed by a cohesive, worldwide support network.
This approach not only enhances the quality and speed of testing cycles but also ensures that partners benefit from a partner‑first philosophy that prioritizes player experience and outcome‑driven results. Looking ahead, Testronic plans to continue investing in its people and facilities, with a focus on expanding training programs, adopting emerging testing technologies, and fostering deeper collaborations with developers. The newly appointed leaders are expected to drive these initiatives forward, positioning Testronic as a premier testing partner in an increasingly competitive market.