And the special guest is Huawei as well just because they use Rust in some way.
I'd rather have them sponsor Rust without giving them too much control by placing them on the board.
Again, specifically: what control are you worried about? I suspect that you think the foundation has powers it does not have.
Again, I'd rather have them just sponsor Rust, why wasn't a gold or platinum sponsorship like structure considered without placing them on the board of directors.
How about a corporate membership without voting rights?
If it was the primary concern we wouldn't be having this conversation, lots of foundations have this structure.
Right now, it is more likely that Facebook would get on the board before I can even donate.