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Earl Shanks
Chairman at
COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Earl C.
Shanks is Non-Executive Chairman at Cognyte Software Ltd. since 2023 and Independent Director at Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. since 2017.
Former roles include Chairman at NCR Japan Ltd. from 1998 to 2001, Independent Director at Verint Systems, Inc. from 2012 to 2021, Treasurer & Vice President at Fruit of the Loom, Inc. from 1983 to 1996, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Essendant, Inc. from 2015 to 2017, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at NCR Voyix Corp.
from 2001 to 2003, Chief Financial Officer at Convergys Corp.
from 2003 to 2012, and Treasurer & Vice President at Farley Industries, Inc. from 1983 to 1996.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Illinois.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | 97,259 ( 0.03% ) | 5 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 18/03/2026 | 272,101 ( 0.37% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Earl Shanks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 08/03/2017 |
| COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD. | Chairman | 06/09/2023 |
Former positions of Earl Shanks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VERINT SYSTEMS INC. | Director/Board Member | 21/01/2021 |
| ESSENDANT INC | Director of Finance/CFO | 26/05/2017 |
| CONVERGYS CORP | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/08/2012 |
| NCR VOYIX CORPORATION | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/2003 |
NCR Japan Ltd.
 NCR Japan Ltd. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures integrated computer system equipment and provides system support services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2001 |
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Connections
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1st degree connections
10
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.
 Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures underwear and activewear | Consumer Non-Durables |
Essendant, Inc.
 Essendant, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides wholesale distribution, warehousing and order fulfillment services | Transportation |
NCR Voyix Corp.
 NCR Voyix Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital commerce solutions for retail stores and restaurants | Technology Services |
Convergys Corp.
 Convergys Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides customer experience outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Verint Systems, Inc.
 Verint Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-based bots for enterprises | Technology Services |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.
 Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust | Finance |
University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NCR Japan Ltd.
NCR Japan Ltd. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures integrated computer system equipment and provides system support services | Electronic Technology |
Farley Industries, Inc. | |
Cognyte Software Ltd.
 Cognyte Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops security analytics software | Technology Services |
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