Bartender / bar director
Vikram Ku
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Portrait of Vikram Ku
i. Biography
Career At Diageo India, Vikram Ku has worked across World Class India and HNI Advocacy, a remit that sits between luxury, whisky culture and brand storytelling. The role has placed him in rooms where global labels meet the shifting preferences of discerning drinkers, and it is reflected in the breadth of names attached to his portfolio: Johnnie Walker, Talisker, Ciroc, and Tanqueray. In 2021, Godawan moved from Rajasthan to a New York launch at Dhamaka with Unapologetic Foods, with Vikram Ku framing the release as a new home for the spirit.
The moment linked Alwar, Rajasthan and New York in one move, with place doing as much work as product. The Essentials. In 2026, he led World Class India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The remit covered India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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Godawan appears as Vikram's signature.
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Where does Vikram Ku work?
He heads World Class India and HNI Advocacy at Diageo India, and in 2026 led World Class India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Who is Vikram Ku?
He has also served as brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker, Talisker, Ciroc, and Tanqueray at Diageo.
What is Vikram Ku known for?
He launched Godawan at Dhamaka in New York with Unapologetic Foods in 2021, giving the spirit a U.S. Debut.
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