Sigma Designs, Inc. announced that it has appointed Pete Thompson to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Thompson previously served as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Mediaroom where he now serves as the Vice President of Ericsson's Mediaroom Division. Mr. Thompson brings extensive market awareness, knowledge and experience to the Sigma Board.

His successes include development of the breakthrough Natural User Interface with Microsoft Surface and leading the gaming and social network in the living room with Xbox LIVE. Sigma also announced the resignation of Eric Singer from the Board of Directors. Mr. Singer first joined the Board in August 2012 and has served as Chairman of the Board since January 2013.

Mr. Singer leaves the Board after having led a restructuring effort that removed over $40 million of annual expenses from operations resulting in Sigma reporting three consecutive quarters of profitability on a pro forma basis.