Testronic has undertaken a series of high‑level appointments across its worldwide operations, most notably installing Mike Guttman as Vice President of Senior Partnerships. Guttman arrives with a robust background in client relations, having previously held the role of client partner at Keywords Studios and serving as a senior business development manager. His experience in forging strategic alliances and driving revenue growth is expected to enhance Testronic’s ability to nurture long‑term relationships with key industry players. Supporting Guttman’s mandate, Nicole Closson has been brought on board as Business Development Manager.
In her new capacity, Closson will broaden commercial outreach and provide dedicated assistance to partners both within the region and on a global scale. Before joining Testronic, she accumulated valuable experience at Keywords Studios where she worked as an enterprise account executive, and at Unity, where she functioned as a senior account executive handling the Parsec and SyncSketch portfolios.
Her familiarity with large‑scale enterprise accounts and her proven track record in negotiating complex deals position her as a valuable asset for expanding Testronic’s market presence. In the company’s Warsaw hub, Mateusz Kałuża has been promoted to QA Director after a distinguished tenure in senior testing positions at Lionbridge Games.
Kałuża highlighted the strategic importance of the Warsaw location, stating, "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 leadership is intended to unify local talent with Testronic’s broader global network, ensuring that quality assurance services remain consistent, scalable, and responsive to the evolving needs of game developers worldwide. Further strengthening the company’s partnership function, Lily Guerreiro has joined as Global Partnerships Senior Manager. Guerreiro previously served as Global Business Development Manager at Keywords Studios, where she oversaw multi‑regional partnership initiatives and cultivated relationships with major studios and publishers.
Her global perspective and deep understanding of cross‑border collaboration will be instrumental in aligning Testronic’s partnership strategy with market demands across continents. The Manila Centre of Excellence has also seen senior talent added to its ranks.
Daniel Bowie Soriano has been appointed Senior QA Manager, bringing extensive experience in quality assurance leadership to the team. Alongside him, Ivan Balanay has taken on the role of QA Trainer.
Balanay’s appointment is described as a move that "further supports [Testronic's] investment in developing the Testronic Academy and building the next generation of QA expertise." The Academy aims to nurture emerging talent, provide advanced training, and ensure that the Manila hub remains a crucible for innovative testing methodologies. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Fitzgerald underscored the strategic rationale behind these appointments, noting, "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 Testronic’s broader vision of integrating regional strengths into a cohesive, client‑centric service model that prioritizes player experience and measurable results. Earlier in the month, the company announced a change at the very top of its hierarchy: Sonia Kerr was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sharon Baylay‑Bell, who transitioned to the role of company chair. This leadership shift is part of a broader succession plan designed to bring fresh strategic direction while preserving institutional knowledge.
In conjunction with Kerr’s appointment, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed as Chief Revenue Officer, and Samantha Williams was named Chief Commercial Officer. Fitzgerald previously served as a client partner at Keywords Studios, bringing a wealth of industry contacts and revenue‑generation expertise.
Williams, meanwhile, held the position of Global CRO and head of Europe at Testronic, giving her a deep operational understanding of the company’s commercial engine. Collectively, these appointments signal Testronic’s commitment to scaling its operational footprint, enhancing its service depth, and reinforcing its reputation as a premier partner for game developers and publishers.
By aligning seasoned professionals with regional centers of excellence, the firm aims to deliver consistent, high‑quality testing services that adapt to the fast‑changing landscape of interactive entertainment. The strategic emphasis on talent acquisition, training, and cross‑regional collaboration positions Testronic to meet the growing demand for rigorous quality assurance, player‑centric design validation, and outcome‑driven partnership models in an increasingly competitive market.