Former Illva Saronno executive Paolo Dalla Mora spent almost eight years with the brand owner before breaking out on his own. Global Drinks Intel caught up with the entrepreneur to hear about his "third baby", the Italian gin brand Engine.
Global Drinks Intel: What’s the back-story for Engine?
Paolo Dalla Mora, founder Engine Italian gin: I previously worked in marketing for Unilever and McDonald's, then spent seven years with Illva Saronno, building my knowledge as a marketing and communication executive. I married in 2016, but I was still travelling around the world, taking 2
“The packaging is a marketing tool, but there’s quality content inside” – Global Drinks Intel speaks to Engine Gin founder Paolo Dalla Mora
Former Illva Saronno executive Paolo Dalla Mora spent almost eight years with the brand owner before breaking out on his own. Global Drinks Intel caught up with the entrepreneur to hear about his “third baby”, the Italian gin brand Engine.

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



