In a first, private sector CMD to head board to pick PSU brass SECTIONS Last Updated: Apr 02, 2021, 10:10 AM IST Share Synopsis Signalling an overhaul of the appointments process for public sector companies, the government has opted to appoint a private sector representative to head the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). Mallika Srinivasan, chairman and managing director of tractor major TAFE, has been appointed as chairperson of Public Enterprises Selection Board for three years. (This story originally appeared in on Apr 02, 2021)CHENNAI: Signalling an overhaul of the appointments process for public sector companies, the government has opted to appoint a private sector representative to head the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).