Selection of someone—often unexpectedly or from among many—for an important post or promotion; an exceptional appointment.
彼は若手社員の中から抜擢され、プロジェクトリーダーになった。
He was chosen from among the young employees and became the project leader.
会社は業績よりも将来性を重視して人材を抜擢した。
The company selected personnel valuing potential over past performance.
抜擢の理由を上司に直接聞くのは難しい場面もある。
There are situations where it's difficult to ask your boss directly why someone was chosen.