GigaMedia Limited announced the addition of Damian Hong to its board as an independent director. Hong has more than 37 years experience in taxation and tax law. Damian began his career with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore before joining KPMG and working with the firm in various capacities, including post-retirement, for more than two decades.

He was also a tax consultant to the law firm Allen & Gledhill in Singapore for 12 years. Damian Hong currently serves as an independent director of Chailease Holding Co Ltd., ASL Marine Holdings Ltd., and Riverstone Holdings Ltd. He also serves as a director of the charities Shared Services for Charities Limited and Binjaitree, as well as a non-executive director of Prima Limited. Mr. Hong lectures on a part-time basis at the Singapore Management University.