Dilip Chenoy, director general of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), has been appointed chief executive officer and managing director of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

"The NSDC board unanimously selected Chenoy based on his track record of leading a very vibrant sectoral organisation, as well as his ability to understand industry and government alike," NSDC chairman M.V. Subbiah said Tuesday.

Chenoy will take charge May 7.

Launched in October 2009, NSDC is a public-private partnership venture, which aims at creating 150 million skilled manpower by 2022.