Elliot Salkow
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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.[1]
Early life
[edit]Salkow was born in 1953 and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa with two sisters. Salkow supported himself by selling mirrors and working as a delivery man.[1]
Career
[edit]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.[1] Ellies Electronics expanded its operations and established its headquarters in Eloff Street, Johannesburg.[1]
Ellies Electronics career
[edit]In 2013, reports estimated Salkow's wealth from Ellies Electronics was at approximately R880 million.[2]
Later years and retirement
[edit]Salkow transitioned to a non-executive director role at Ellies Electronics in 2019 and retired from active management a year later.[3] After 39 years in the electrical industry, he transitioned into renewable energy. In 2019, he established Invest Solar.[4] Salkow died in 2021 at the age of 68, survived by his wife, children, and sisters.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Remembering Ellie Salkow, a pioneer in SA broadcasting - TechCentral". December 30, 2021.
- ^ "Richest men in SA tech". BusinessTech. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Two well-known South African companies in deep trouble". BusinessTech. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Invest Solar. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Electronics group Ellies shutting down after a decade". Fullview. Retrieved July 16, 2024.