We build AI-powered
digital experiences

Brandon Botha is the Founder & CEO of a new generation AI-driven digital agency built around the belief that the future of digital product creation lies in the seamless integration of strategy, design, technology, and artificial intelligence. Having spent years working across digital product design and transformation, Brandon recognised that many traditional agencies were struggling to adapt to the speed at which the industry was evolving — often separating creativity, technology, and business strategy into disconnected silos. His vision was to create a more agile, collaborative, and AI-native agency model where clients become part of the creative process, enabling faster delivery, smarter decision-making, and more meaningful digital experiences.

With a background spanning UX, UI, product strategy, and digital innovation, Brandon focuses on helping ambitious brands modernise the way they build products and engage customers. By combining human-centred design with AI-enabled workflows, automation, and rapid product development, he leads the agency in creating scalable digital solutions that are both commercially effective and deeply user-focused. His approach is rooted in simplicity, clarity, and innovation — designing experiences that feel intuitive while delivering measurable business impact.

Today, Brandon partners with forward-thinking companies looking to accelerate digital transformation, unlock practical applications of AI, and rethink how digital products are conceived, designed, and delivered. Under his leadership, the agency continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered creativity and product innovation, helping businesses move faster, work smarter, and stay ahead in an increasingly technology-driven world.

With over a decade of experience building scalable digital products, Claude brings a rare combination of technical rigour and product intuition. He has led engineering teams across fintech, media and SaaS — always with a focus on shipping clean, maintainable code that genuinely serves the end user.

As Head of Engineering, Claude oversees the full technical delivery of every project at Salient-AI. From architecture decisions and AI integration to front-end performance and accessibility, he ensures that what we build is not only visually compelling but robust, secure and built to last.

Kamila is the connective tissue between our clients and the work. She brings a calm, organised approach to even the most complex projects — ensuring that timelines are met, communication is clear and clients always feel informed and involved throughout the process.

With a background in client services and digital strategy, Kamila understands both the business and creative sides of a project. Her focus is on building genuine long-term relationships — making sure every client feels like a true partner rather than just another brief.

Stephen is a highly experienced Director of Packaging and 3D with more than 20 years of expertise delivering world-class retail, packaging, point-of-sale, and experiential design solutions. Having worked across leading FMCG agencies and major print production companies in the Southern Hemisphere, Stephen has built a reputation for transforming ambitious concepts into commercially successful brand experiences — from initial strategy and creative development through to finished artwork, production, and press approval.

His multidisciplinary background spans a wide range of industries including food and beverage, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, luxury travel, sports, property, communications, and premium liquor brands. Throughout his career, Stephen has collaborated with globally recognised brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull GmbH, Unilever, Cadbury, Johnson & Johnson, Mars, Adidas, and Jägermeister — leading projects that combine creativity, technical precision, and impactful consumer engagement.

Passionate about innovation and craftsmanship, Stephen thrives on pushing creative boundaries and developing bold, out-of-the-box ideas that elevate brands in competitive markets. Known for his collaborative approach and relentless attention to detail, Stephen consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional creative outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience behind the camera, Daniel Lewis is a London-based Director of Photography and Film specialist whose career began in photojournalism in 2004. His work is defined by a cinematic eye for storytelling, authenticity, and human connection — capturing everything from intimate portraits to large-scale commercial and industrial productions with equal precision and creativity.

Daniel has built a reputation for moving seamlessly between worlds, directing and filming Academy Award-winning filmmakers, globally recognised sports personalities, and FTSE 100 executives, while remaining equally passionate about documenting everyday people and real stories. His ability to create compelling visual narratives has made him a trusted creative partner for leading global brands and institutions including HSBC Holdings plc, Glencore, Anglo American plc, BBC, Premier League, Marks & Spencer, and Virgin Atlantic.

Alongside his commercial work, Daniel continues to pursue personal creative projects that explore culture, identity, and contemporary life. His acclaimed ‘Open House’ series was exhibited as a solo show, with selected works also displayed at the Mall Galleries in London. His photography and film work has also been featured in internationally recognised publications including National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, and The Times.