Elad Sharon
Israeli chief executive of the intelligence-analytics company Cognyte
| Elad Sharon
| |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Technology executive |
| Known for | Chief executive of Cognyte |
Elad Sharon is an Israeli technology executive who has been chief executive of Cognyte, the investigative analytics and intelligence software company spun off from Verint, since its separation in 2021.[1] According to Cognyte, he joined the business in 1997 and held senior posts including senior vice-president for products, research and development and delivery, senior vice-president for strategic programmes, chief operating officer and president.[2]
Cognyte
Globes describes Cognyte as a supplier of systems that help security agencies "identify, neutralize and deal with threats to national security, terrorist and criminal activities". It reported that, according to estimates, the IDF also began buying Cognyte systems after 7 October 2023. Cognyte was a division of Verint until it was spun off about four years before that report, and Sharon has been CEO since the split.[1]
In January 2025 Cognyte appointed former Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman as a senior adviser. Sharon said: "Nadav's deep understanding and steadfast dedication to preventing crime and terror make him an invaluable addition to our team."[1]
No reliable public source was found on Sharon's military service.
See also
- Cognyte
- Verint
- Nadav Argaman
- Cyber and tech firms founded by ex Unit 8200 or occupation forces veterans
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shiri Habib-Valdhorn, Ex Shin Bet chief aims to make Cognyte an 'Israeli Palantir' Globes, 14 January 2025.
- ↑ Cognyte, Elad Sharon Cognyte, accessed 19 October 2026.