Elliot Salkow

South African businessman (1953–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Elliot "Ellie" Salkow (1953–2021) 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.[1]

Elliot Salkow, year unknown

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.[1]

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.[1] In 2013, Salkow's wealth was reportedly an approximate of R880 million.[2]

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.[3] In 2019, he established Invest Solar.[4] Salkow died in 2021 at the age of 68, survived by his wife, children, and sisters.[5]

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