Rambus Inc. announced changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Mr. Eric Stang as chairman, effective immediately. The company also announced a reduction in the size of the Board, effective on April 25, 2013, the day of the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Retiring from the company's Board of Directors are Dr. Sunlin Chou, Mr. Harold Hughes, and Mr. Abraham Sofaer.

The company co-founder, Dr. P. Michael Farmwald, will transition from active board member to the position of emeritus advisor to the Board. In addition to Mr. Eric Stang, Mr. J. Thomas Bentley, Ms. Penelope Herscher, Mr. Charles Kissner, Mr. David Shrigley, and Dr. Ronald Black will continue to serve on the company's Board. Mr. Stang has served on the company's Board of Directors since 2008.

He currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Ooma Inc.