Ferguson Marine has promoted non-executive director Duncan Anderson to interim chair.
This comes as current chair Andrew Miller is due to step down upon completion of his three-year term at the end of November.
Anderson was appointed in March and will work alongside Miller to ensure a smooth handover, while the recruitment of a permanent chair is ongoing.
Graeme Thomson, chief executive of Ferguson Marine, said: “Andrew Miller has played an integral role in helping Ferguson Marine achieve several significant milestones.
“Under his chairmanship, he oversaw the successful handover of MV Glen Sannox, appointed a permanent chief executive, strengthened its board with the recruitment of several experienced non-executive directors, secured vital defence work with BAE Systems and improved del