Elliot Salkow

Elliot "Ellie" Salkow was a South African entrepreneur and founder of Ellies Holdings. He was named among the top 10 wealthiest South Africans in 2013 by the Sunday Times.

Early life

Salkow was born in 1953 and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa with two sisters. He sold mirrors and worked as a delivery man.

Career

In 1979, Salkow founded Ellies Electronics, initially operating the business from his garage. The company sold television aerials and later, a supplier and installer of satellite dishes and decoders. In 2013, Salkow's wealth was reportedly an approximate of R880 million.

Later years and retirement

Salkow transitioned to a non-executive director role at Ellies Electronics in 2019 and retired from active management a year later. In 2019, he established Invest Solar. Salkow died in 2021 at the age of 68, survived by his wife, children, and sisters.