Testronic has undertaken a significant reshuffle of its senior leadership across its worldwide offices, announcing a series of new appointments designed to reinforce its service offering and broaden its market reach. Among the most notable changes 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 served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, where he was responsible for nurturing high‑value accounts and driving strategic growth. Prior to that, he held the position of senior business development manager, gaining extensive experience in identifying new revenue streams and forging long‑term alliances.
In his new capacity at Testronic, Guttman will oversee the development and maintenance of senior‑level partnerships, ensuring that the company’s most strategic clients receive the dedicated attention and bespoke solutions they require. Supporting Guttman’s efforts is Nicole Closson, who has been brought on board as a Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to expand commercial coverage and provide additional support to partners both regionally and globally. She brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Keywords Studios, where she excelled as an enterprise account executive, and from her time at Unity, where she served as a senior account executive handling accounts for Parsec and SyncSketch.
Her deep understanding of the gaming and interactive media sectors positions her to effectively bridge the gap between client needs and Testronic’s testing capabilities. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has appointed Mateusz Kałuża as its new QA Director.
Kałuża joins the company after a distinguished career in quality assurance, most recently occupying senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games. He emphasizes the strategic importance of Warsaw as a centre of QA excellence, noting that the city combines a rich talent pool with a nuanced appreciation of what developers expect from a testing partner. Kałuża says that ongoing investment in the local team will not only sharpen their technical skills but also integrate their work more tightly with Testronic’s global network, ensuring consistent delivery standards for clients regardless of geography. Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro steps into the role of Global Partnerships Senior Manager.
Guerreiro’s previous experience includes serving as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in expanding the company’s international footprint. Her expertise in cross‑border partnership development will be vital as Testronic seeks to deepen relationships with existing clients and attract new business across multiple continents.
The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s global delivery model, also sees two senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano has been named Senior QA Manager, tasked with overseeing the quality assurance operations that support a wide array of gaming and interactive projects. Complementing Soriano’s leadership, Ivan Balanay takes on the role of QA Trainer. Balanay’s responsibilities include driving the curriculum of the Testronic Academy, an internal training programme aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA talent.
The company highlights that Balanay’s addition strengthens its commitment to building a pipeline of highly skilled professionals who can meet the evolving demands of the industry. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald underscores the strategic rationale behind these appointments, stating, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise and leadership, and connect those capabilities across a genuinely global organisation." He further explains that the recent investments in key locations such as New Orleans, Warsaw, and Manila, in conjunction with an established presence in London, broaden the depth and breadth of expertise available to Testronic’s partners. By continuously investing in top‑tier talent, the company aims to deliver a service model that is player‑focused, partner‑first, and outcomes‑led. 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, while Samantha Williams took on the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s background includes a stint as a client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing valuable insight into client management and business development.
Williams, previously Testronic’s global CRO and head of Europe, brings a wealth of experience in commercial strategy and market expansion. Overall, Testronic’s recent appointments reflect a deliberate strategy to reinforce its leadership pipeline, enhance its global delivery capabilities, and deepen its relationships with partners worldwide. By drawing on seasoned professionals from within the industry and investing in regional centres of excellence, the company positions itself to meet the growing complexity and scale of modern game development and interactive media testing. The expanded leadership team is expected to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver higher‑quality outcomes for clients, thereby solidifying Testronic’s reputation as a premier testing partner in the competitive entertainment technology landscape.