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Meet The Team

Esa Yacoob Owner of Yacoob Yachts

Esa Yacoob

CEO

Esa Yacoob is CEO and 100% shareholder of Yacoob Yachts. He has been operating charter boats since 1995, and was a founding member of the Robben Island Ferry Company. Esa served on the board of Cape Town Roots Unlimited (CTRU), and was appointed by the president of South Africa to serve on the IMC - International Marketing Council in 2010. Ambassador for black business development and entrepreneurship.

Jillian Grindley-Ferris Brand and Business Director

Jillian Grindley-Ferris

Business Director

Being a qualified attorney, Jillian has the important role of overseeing all Financial aspects of the company. She joined our organisation in the beginning of 2013 after working as the marketing and brand executive manager for the Two Oceans Aquarium for 15 years, as well as consulting for the V&A Waterfront Marketing Department thereafter.

Phirial Williams General Office and Financial Manager

Phirial Williams

Operations Manager

Phirial has been a valued part of the Yacoob Yachts team for more than 15 years. She oversees the daily operations of Yacoob Yachts fleet and responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the fleet, managing crew, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Shamiela De Vries Customer Liaison

Shamiela De Vries

Head of Sales

Shamiela is an asset to Yacoob Yachts. She currently manages corporate bookings and key client relationships. She is also the liaison for tour operators and leads the business-to-business sales and admin teams. She oversees the online booking system and handles customer queries.

Shamiela De Vries Customer Liaison

Nuraan Jakoet

Marketing & HR Manager

Nuraan is the fresh face of Yacoob Yachts, bringing with her 15 years of marketing and events experience over 4 different industries. She is responsible for the strategic planning, implementing, and managing of the company's marketing and sales strategies to promote its products and increase revenue. With her qualification in Industrial Psychology, she also heads up HR by planning and coordinating the company's workforce and ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.