Elliot Salkow has retired as executive chairman of the board of directors of Ellies Holdings Limited with effect from 15 November 2018. Fikile Mkhize, the current lead independent director, has been appointed as the interim chairman of the board in Mr. Salkow's stead. Ian Russell and Reshoketswe Ralebepa, who are both independent non-executive directors of Ellies have, with immediate effect been as interim lead independent director and interim chairman of the audit and risk committee respectively.