Amnon Landan is an Israeli entrepreneur and technology executive renowned for co-founding Mercury Interactive, a pioneering software company specializing in IT management and testing solutions. Born in Israel, Landan served in the Israeli Defense Forces' elite Unit 8200, an intelligence unit focused on signals intelligence and cyber operations, which provided him with foundational expertise in technology and security that shaped his business career. He co-founded Mercury Interactive with Shlomo Krakover in Ramat Gan, Israel in 1989 and served as its CEO, leading the company's expansion into a global enterprise serving major clients in software quality assurance and application performance management. The company's success culminated in its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2006 for $4.5 billion in cash, one of the largest tech deals in Israeli history at the time. Post-acquisition, Landan joined HP as executive vice president, overseeing the software business unit and contributing to its integration and growth strategies until his departure in 2009. Following his tenure at HP, Landan has remained active in the venture capital and tech advisory space, investing in Israeli startups and serving on boards, often drawing on his Unit 8200 network. He is recognized as a key figure in Israel's 'Startup Nation' ecosystem, exemplifying the influence of military alumni in high-tech innovation. Landan maintains a low public profile but is occasionally featured in discussions on cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.