| Vikram Doraiswami, a member of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), became the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022. |
| Throughout his career, he has held roles such as Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and High Commissioner to Bangladesh. |
| Born into a Tamil military family with roots in Kerala, India, his father served as an airforce officer during the Bangladesh Liberation War. |
| After attending a residential school in South India, he pursued a Master's degree in history in New Delhi. |
| Joining the IFS in 1992, Vikram Doraiswami had previously worked as a journalist for a year. |
| His diplomatic career included postings in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, Johannesburg, and various roles at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. |
| He served as India's Ambassador to Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea. |
| During his tenure, he played key roles at the Prime Minister’s Office and MEA, focusing on SAARC, BRICS, Indo-Pacific, and International Organizations and Summits. |
| In a historic ceremony, he presented his credentials to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace upon assuming office in the UK. |
| Vikram Doraiswami is an enthusiastic reader, with PG Wodehouse being his favorite author. |
| He is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese, French, and Korean languages. |
| Occasionally, he enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages. |
