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. The most prominent addition is Mike Guttman, who has been named Vice President of Senior Partnerships. In this senior role, Guttman will be responsible for cultivating and overseeing strategic relationships with Testronic’s most important clients, ensuring that the firm’s testing and quality‑assurance solutions remain aligned with the evolving needs of the gaming and interactive entertainment industries.
Before joining Testronic, Guttman built a solid reputation at Keywords Studios, where he worked as a client partner, and earlier he held the position of senior business development manager. His experience spans both the strategic side of partnership management and the operational aspects of driving revenue growth through new business opportunities.
Colleagues describe him as a results‑oriented leader with a keen eye for market trends and a talent for translating complex technical offerings into clear value propositions for customers. Supporting Guttman in the expansion of Testronic’s commercial reach is Nicole Closson, who steps into the role of Business Development Manager. Closson’s mandate is to broaden the company’s commercial coverage and to provide dedicated support to partners both regionally and on a global scale.
Her background includes a tenure at Keywords Studios as an enterprise account executive, where she managed large‑scale client portfolios, and a position at Unity as a senior account executive handling the Parsec and SyncSketch product lines. This blend of experience in enterprise sales and platform‑specific account management equips her to bridge the gap between technical product teams and business stakeholders effectively. In the European hub of Warsaw, Testronic has promoted Mateusz Kałuża to the position of QA Director.
Kałuża brings a wealth of experience from his previous senior testing roles at Lionbridge Games, where he oversaw large‑scale quality‑assurance projects for a variety of game titles. Speaking about his new responsibilities, Kałuża noted, "Warsaw combines deep QA expertise, extensive industry experience, and a nuanced understanding of what developers truly need from a testing partner. Our ongoing investment in the local team allows us to nurture that expertise, integrate it with Testronic’s global capabilities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results for partners wherever they operate." Adding to the senior leadership roster, Lily Guerreiro joins as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro’s career trajectory includes a stint as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she was instrumental in forging cross‑border collaborations and scaling service offerings across multiple regions.
Her global perspective and proven track record in partnership development will be vital as Testronic seeks to deepen its relationships with key industry players. The Manila Centre of Excellence, a critical node in Testronic’s worldwide network, also sees two senior appointments. Daniel Bowie Soriano steps in as Senior QA Manager, bringing a strong background in test strategy and execution.
Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has been appointed QA Trainer, a role that supports the company’s ongoing investment in the Testronic Academy—a dedicated training program aimed at cultivating the next generation of QA talent. The company highlighted Balanay’s appointment as a strategic move to reinforce its educational initiatives and to ensure that the academy continues to produce highly skilled professionals equipped to meet the rigorous demands of modern game testing. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald emphasized the strategic importance of these leadership enhancements, stating, "Our Centres of Excellence bring together talented people, specialist expertise, and strong leadership, and we 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 announcements come on the heels of a broader executive reshuffle earlier this month, when Testronic named Sonia Kerr as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. In the same restructuring, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as CRO, while Samantha Williams took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald’s prior experience includes serving as a client partner at Keywords Studios, and Williams previously held the title of global CRO and head of Europe within Testronic, bringing deep internal knowledge of the company’s commercial strategy.
Overall, Testronic’s series of senior appointments reflects a deliberate strategy to reinforce its leadership pipeline, expand its geographic reach, and enhance the depth of expertise available to its partners. By integrating seasoned professionals from both within and outside the organization, Testronic aims to maintain its reputation as a premier provider of quality‑assurance services in the gaming sector, delivering reliable, player‑centric solutions that align with the fast‑moving demands of the industry.