Forlì, October 2006 – The Ferretti Group, world leader in the construction of luxury motor-yachts, announces the recent appointment of Ferruccio Rossi as Riva CEO.<br />Having joined Riva in 2005 as General Manager, in his new role Ferruccio Rossi will be in charge of coordinating the widening of the product range, the geographical development of the sales network and of consolidating the exclusive position of Riva brand, one of the historical trademarks in the world nautical market. Moreover, Ferruccio Rossi will be working in close contact with Ferretti’s Corporate in implementing the strategies and the synergies of the Group.<br />Graduate in Business Economics at the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Ferruccio Rossi joined Riva in 2005 as General Manager, after gaining around 4 years’ experience in the private equity sector, in the field of transport, distribution and luxury goods. Previously he worked in some important international banking houses.