Rachal is a graphic designer and Ninepoint co-founder. Throughout her 27-year career, Rachal has designed for a wide variety of interesting and influential clients, both in South Africa and abroad. She is a meticulous and highly versatile creative with a flair for creating thoughtful, purposeful and elegant designs. From brand identity to annual reporting, exhibition design to corporate communications, Rachal loves to help businesses tell their most unique, honest and compelling brand stories. Rachal has a National Diploma in Graphic Design and has received international awards for her work.

Benoit has over 30 years’ experience working in branding and design across multiple brands including Massmart, Brown-Forman, Lee Jeans and The Virgin group. After working in above-the-line and online agencies in South Africa and London, he co-founded accessories brand Knomo and helped successfully grow it to a global lifestyle brand sold in 50 countries. After returning to South Africa he joined forces with Rachal to co-found Ninepoint. Benoit has a BSocSc (Marketing and Economics) and National Diploma in Graphic Design.

Vanessa’s career bridges two dynamic industries: armed with 14 years of invaluable experience in the corporate sector, she has thrived within listed blue-chip companies and investment banking groups and has now applied her skills to a growing portfolio of hospitality brands. She also holds an impressive 24-year track record in advertising and design. Throughout her journey, she has excelled in roles focused on client servicing and project management, showcasing a multifaceted skillset. Her current role includes a portfolio that revolves around luxury safari brands. Among these are The Bushcamp Company in Zambia, the Wellworth Hospitality Group in Tanzania, and the bespoke travel experiences provider, Wild Panthera, situated in the vibrant landscapes of India. Her unique blend of corporate insights and creative sensibilities makes her an invaluable asset to any team she works with.