Leading European shipbuilder Fincantieri is ringing in the changes at senior management level as it draws up a post-coronavirus business plan.

Former banker Fabio Gallia has been appointed general manager, replacing Alberto Maestrini, who has been in the position for four years.

Gallia comes to Italy's largest shipbuilding group with a strong financial background.

He was until two years ago general manager of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, a state-owned company that is Fincantieri's leading shareholder.