Although the typical executive search process is rigorous, the search for a member of the board of directors is relatively easy -- most nominating committees are presented with only one candidate.
Directorship Selection Risks: There's Only One [1] | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog [2].
Links:
[1] http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/07/21/directorship-selection-risks-theres-only-one/
[2] http://bigfatfinanceblog.com