As Riva honours its 180th birthday in a year marking multiple anniversaries for the shipyard, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi talks about his special attachment to the brand, its yachts and Carlo Riva himself, as well as David Beckham?s involvement in the celebrations.
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Pierfrancesco Favino, Alberto Galassi and David Beckham at Riva?s 180th anniversary gala in Venice.

When David Beckham attended Riva?s 180th anniversary gala in Venice, he wasn?t only there to add stardust and glamour to the black-tie event. Certainly, the England football icon ? who literally wore a black tie ? does attract publicity as one of the world?s most recognisable sporting figures.

Gran Teatro La Fenice hosted Riva?s spectacular gala evening.
However, the 47-year-old was also invited to Riva?s glamorous gala at Gran Teatro La Fenice because he?s a Riva owner and because he starred with Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino and Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc in Riva The Persuaders!, the short film that debuted that evening.

Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group and a long-time Riva owner, was a loyal viewer of The Persuaders! action-comedy TV series of the early 1970s starring Roger Moore and Tony Curtis.

Poster for Riva The Persuaders!

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