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Silicon
Image Appoints Camillo Martino Chief Executive Officer
Experienced Semiconductor Executive
Joins Technology Leader as It Prepares for Profitable Growth
SUNNYVALE,
Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIMG - News), a leader in
semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure distribution,
presentation and storage of high-definition (HD) content, today announced the
appointment of Camillo Martino as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Martino, 47, has over 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry including
various executive management roles focusing on the consumer electronics,
communications and computing markets.
Martino
comes to Silicon Image from SAI Technology, Inc. SAI is a leading supplier of 4G
and security technology solutions to the mobile communications industry. During
Martino’s two year tenure as a board member, chief operating officer (COO) and
Angel investor, SAI experienced rapid growth and built a strong and innovative
business. Martino will remain a member of the SAI Board of Directors after
joining Silicon Image.
Prior to
SAI, Martino was the president and CEO of Cornice Inc., an innovator and
technology leader of portable storage solutions to the portable consumer and
mobile phone markets. Before joining Cornice, Martino was with Zoran Corporation
(NASDAQ:ZRAN -
News), where he
was COO for approximately four years, guiding it through a period of tremendous
growth. Zoran is a leading provider of digital solutions for the growing digital
entertainment and digital imaging markets. Martino also spent nearly 14 years
with National Semiconductor in four different countries, including its
headquarters in Silicon Valley, Japan, China and Australia.
“At this
important stage of the company’s turnaround and positioning for long-term
growth, Silicon Image is thrilled to have attracted an executive of Camillo’s
talent and experience,” said Peter Hanelt, chairman of the board of directors of
Silicon Image. “Camillo is a seasoned global executive, who has demonstrated a
successful track record in the customers and markets that we serve. I am
confident that his leadership and international experience working in the
countries where the majority of our customers are based will drive Silicon Image
on a path for consistent profitability and renewed growth.”
“I am
excited for the opportunity to lead Silicon Image to the forefront of its target
markets,” said Camillo Martino. “Silicon Image is well-positioned as an industry
leading technology supplier to the consumer, personal computing and mobile phone
markets.”
Martino
holds a bachelor of applied science degree in electrical engineering from
University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC and a graduate diploma in digital
communications from Monash University, Clayton, VIC.
Hal
Covert, who in September 2009 was appointed as our president and chief operating
officer pending our search for a new chief executive officer, has agreed to
continue as president of the Company and serve on our board through a transition
period ending on September 30, 2010.
1060 E. Arques
Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 408.616.4000 www.siliconimage.com
About
Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon
Image, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor and intellectual property
products for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of
high-definition content. With a rich history of technology innovation that
includes creating industry standards such as DVI and HDMI, the company’s
solutions facilitate the use of digital content amongst consumer electronics,
personal computer (PC) and storage devices, with the goal to securely deliver
digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Founded in 1995, the
company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with regional engineering and
sales offices in China, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information,
please visit www.siliconimage.com.
Forward-looking
Statements
This news
release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal
securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements
regarding Silicon Image’s positioning for long-term growth and its market
opportunities. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including those described from time to time in Silicon Image’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties could
cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the
forward-looking statements. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement.
Simplay Labs and HDMI Licensing, LLC
are wholly owned subsidiaries of Silicon Image, Inc. Silicon Image, the Silicon Image
logo, and MHL are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon
Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States
and/or other countries
Contact:
Silicon
Image, Inc.
Kasey Holman,
408-616-4192 (Media)
kasey.holman@siliconimage.com
or
Ogilvy
Public Relations for Silicon Image, Inc.
Adrian
Eyre, 415-677-2708 (Media)
adrian.eyre@ogilvypr.com
or
Investor
Relations – The Blueshirt Group
Mike Bishop,
415-217-4968 (Investors)
mike@blueshirtgroup.com
1060 E. Arques
Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 408.616.4000 www.siliconimage.com