Josh Saunders is a highly experienced and accomplished professional with a passion for music and technology. He is currently the Head of Firepit Technology at Warner Music Group, where he leads a team focused on creating engaging and interactive fan activations and campaigns for major label artists like Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Saunders has honed his skills in project management, team leadership, and vendor procurement. He is adept at utilizing the latest technologies, such as SparkAR, Snap Lens Studio, and Alexa Skills, to provide cutting-edge experiences to fans.

Saunders has an impressive educational background, including a Doctor of Philosophy in XR and spatial audio from The University of Huddersfield and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with Visual Performance from Dartington College of Arts. He has also completed a 10-week module in Emerging Markets at Birkbeck, University of London, and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Westminster.

Saunders is well-respected in the industry and has worked with partners at TikTok and Facebook/Instagram. Additionally, he is on the jury of The FWA, a digital creative awards and showcase site. With a focus on projects involving Machine Learning, 3D/AR builds, Computer Vision, and mobile app builds, Saunders shows no signs of slowing down in his pursuit of innovation and creativity.