place marker for when the shareholder's meeting comes around and one of the other insiders goes down? Like what's-his-name almost did. Can't have a rogue, non-insider on the board. Might interfere with the gravy train. Speaking of which, isn't it almost SKS stock-selling season?
A big name on the board would have attracted attention and given a different image to the company. Maybe he still retains that large rolodex or maybe still dines with Peter. No way to tell but getting a name we all recognize would have been better. That would show an intent to have an independent voice. Still, he played with the big boys.
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