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Amnon Landan is a prominent Israeli technology executive and entrepreneur, best known for his role as the CEO of Mercury Interactive Corporation. Here are some key details about his career:
Mercury Interactive Leadership
Amnon Landan co-founded Mercury Interactive and served as its CEO and Chairman.13 He held various management positions at Mercury over 16 years, eventually becoming CEO in 1999.1 Under his leadership, Mercury grew significantly:
- Sales rose 36% annually from 1997 to 2005, increasing from $76 million to an expected $500 million1
- The company expanded to 7,500 customers and offices in 30 countries1
- Mercury became one of the most successful software firms globally, with revenues approaching $1 billion2
Achievements and Recognition
- Named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Forbes magazine in 200312
- Featured on the cover of Forbes for this recognition1
- Built Mercury into "one of the hottest software firms in the world" according to Forbes1
Post-Mercury Career
After leaving Mercury, Landan has been involved in other technology ventures:
- Co-founder and board member of Capriza, Inc.23
- Director at companies like OneLogin, Digital Fuel Technologies, and Splunk3
- Angel investor2
Education
Landan received his undergraduate degree from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.3
Controversy
In 2006, Landan faced civil fraud charges from the SEC related to stock option backdating at Mercury. He eventually settled these charges in 2013, agreeing to pay $4.5 million.45
While Amnon Landan has had a significant impact in the technology industry, particularly through his leadership at Mercury Interactive, his career also includes controversy related to financial practices at the company.
