Elliot Salkow

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.

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.

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.