Vijay G R

Vijay G R is an experienced marketing leader with extensive expertise in brand management and sustainability within the spirits industry. Currently serving as the Global Head of Brand Sustainability for Diageo’s £2.5 billion Scotch portfolio, Vijay has successfully led initiatives for iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker and Talisker. Previous roles at Diageo include Global Marketing Manager for the Primary Scotch segment and General Manager Marketing for the Black Dog and Primary Scotch brands in India, achieving significant sales growth. Before joining Diageo, Vijay held marketing positions at Zydus Wellness Ltd., Cavinkare, and United Spirits Limited, among others, and earned a Master's in Management Sciences from the University of Mumbai, as well as further education in Sustainability Studies from the University of Oxford.