Ferretti S.p.A (HKG:9638) said Stassi Anastassov was appointed chief executive following the retirement of Alberto Galassi, according to a Friday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
The Italian yacht maker's shares fell over 1% in morning trade Monday.
The appointment follows a highly contested board election in which resolutions put forth by the company's substantial shareholder, KKCG Maritime, narrowly failed to secure majority support.
The Czech investment group had previously objected to the company's board, but was able to elect one of its nominees during the annual meeting.