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Viareggio Carnival Foundation leadership change

Overview

In early August 2026, the mayor of Viareggio, Sara Grilli, appointed Riccardo Maria Monti as president of the Fondazione Carnevale di Viareggio. Monti, a veteran manager and university professor with extensive experience in international business and public‑sector bodies, was tasked with raising the carnival’s national and international profile, attracting investment, and preserving its historic tradition.

A few days later the foundation announced its new Board of Directors and Steering Committee. Monti was confirmed as president, and the board was filled with local figures such as Fabrizio Miracolo, Enrico Botta, Sara Santucci, and Alice Valchera. The newly constituted leadership aims to guide Italy’s most famous carnival, strengthening its cultural offering and global projection while maintaining its artistic heritage.

Entities

Fondazione Carnevale di Viareggio · Viareggio · Riccardo Maria Monti · Triboo · Consorzio Brianteo Villa Greppi

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian cultural foundations name new governing boards

    Italy’s Fondazione Carnevale di Viareggio and Consorzio Brianteo Villa Greppi each appointed new boards, naming Riccardo Maria Monti and Giovanni Confalonieri as presidents respectively.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Riccardo Maria Monti named president of Viareggio Carnival Foundation

    Viareggio’s mayor appointed Riccardo Maria Monti, a veteran manager and Triboo chair, as president of the Carnival Foundation to raise its international profile and attract investment.

Sources

primamonza.it · tgregione.it · versiliatoday.it