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Josh Simons

Co-founder & CEO (Vampr), Vampr · Australia

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-30

Josh Simons is the CEO of Vampr. Simons is based in Australia. Earlier roles include positions at Vinyl Group Media Australia Pty Ltd. Simons was born in 1990 in England and educated at Swinburne University of Technology.

Josh Simons is an Australian-American musician, producer, technology founder, and media executive. He is the chief executive officer of the ASX-listed music and digital media company Vinyl Group and the co-founder of the musician networking platform Vampr, having previously served as the frontman of the indie rock band Buchanan.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Vinyl Group's aggressive expansion strategy across Australian media assets, with Josh Simons leading multiple acquisitions including Time Out Australia, the Pedestrian Group, and Val Morgan Digital. Coverage has also highlighted public disputes between Vinyl Group and media critics, with Simons responding to commentary about the company's AI initiatives and business model.

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Born
October 27, 1990 · England
Citizenship
Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Education
Swinburne University of Technology

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Josh Simons: FAQ

Who is Josh Simons?
Josh Simons is the Co-founder & CEO (Vampr) of Vampr, based in Australia.
What company does Josh Simons lead?
Josh Simons is CEO of Vampr.
Where did Josh Simons work previously?
Earlier roles include Vinyl Group Media Australia Pty Ltd (CEO).
Where was Josh Simons educated?
Josh Simons studied at Swinburne University of Technology.