Elliot Salkow



Elliot "Ellie" Salkow (1953–2021) was a South African entrepreneur and founder of Ellies Holdings (Ellies Electronics). Salkow was named among the top 10 wealthiest South Africans in the technology sector by the Sunday Times in 2013.

Early life
Salkow was born in 1953 and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa with two sisters. He faced early challenges after losing his father at a young age, which motivated him to work to fund and help his mother. Salkow supported himself by selling mirrors and working as a delivery man.

Career
In 1979, Salkow founded Ellies Electronics, initially operating the business from his garage. The company began by selling television aerials and expanded to become a significant supplier and installer of satellite dishes and decoders. Ellies Electronics expanded its operations and established its headquarters in Eloff Street, Johannesburg.

Ellies Electronics career
In 2013, reports estimated Salkow's wealth from Ellies Electronics was at approximately 880 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. After 39 years in the electrical industry, he transitioned into renewable energy. In 2019, he established Invest Solar. Salkow died in 2021 at the age of 68, survived by his wife, children, and sisters.