Holista Colltech (ASX:HCT) appointed Leong Man Loong as interim chief executive, effective immediately, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
Leong is the company's second-largest shareholder. He accepted a nominal salary package of AU$1 for a trial period of six months.
The appointment comes amid headwinds facing the biotech company, including the remaining tranche penalty payment to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, as per the filing.
The biotech company's shares rose more than 6% in recent Friday trade.