Align recognized for executive leadership, investor relations and investor engagement in the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector
The 2026 awards mark Align’s fourth recognition in five years in the Extel All-America Executive Team rankings
TEMPE, Ariz. & SAN JOSE, Calif., November 06, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced recognition in the 2026 All-America Executive Team rankings published by Extel Insights (formerly Institutional Investor Research), which evaluates the quality of investor relations programs, leadership, and governance as voted on by the buy- and sell-side analyst community. In the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector, Align earned first- and second-place rankings across three Large-Cap award categories – Best CEO, Best IR Program, and Best Investor Day – in both the Combined and Buy-side results. The 2026 awards mark Align’s fourth recognition in five years in the Extel All-America Executive Team rankings, reflecting the company’s longstanding commitment to transparent disclosure, meaningful investor engagement, and ongoing dialogue with shareholders and analysts.
2026 Extel All-America Executive Team Award Categories and Named Winners:
Best CEO:
Joseph HoganPresident and Chief Executive Officer, ranked #2 in both the Combined, Large-Cap and Buy-side, Large-Cap results in the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector.
Best IR Program:
Align’s Investor Relations Program ranked #2 in the Combined, Large-Cap results and #1 in the Buy-side, Large-Cap results in the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector.
Best Investor Day:
Align’s Investor Day ranked #1 in both the Combined, Large-Cap and Buy-side, Large-Cap results in the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector.
Commenting on Align’s recognition in Extel’s All-America Executive Team rankings, Shirley Stacy, Align Technology vice president, finance, corporate communications and IRO said, “We’re grateful for this recognition from the investment community and proud of the work our teams do every day to provide clear, consistent and meaningful investor communications. That work is truly a team effort, bringing together our communications team and colleagues across legal, finance, clinical, and marketing whose expertise and partnership are essential to our investor relations efforts. Our focus is on helping investors fully understand our strategy, performance, long-term opportunities, and the potential of our business through transparent disclosure, thoughtful engagement, and ongoing dialogue. That commitment is especially important during dynamic and challenging market periods, when clear communication and accessibility matter most. We remain focused on continuing to earn the trust and confidence of our investors.”
In 2025, Align earned the Most Honored Company distinction, with its Board of Directors and Investor Relations Program each ranked first in the Large-Cap category and among the top 10 in the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector. In 2023, Align ranked third for Best IR Team and placed fourth on the Most Honored Company list, with its investor relations program highly rated for credibility, responsiveness, and market knowledge. In 2022, Align’s executive team and IR program received top-tier recognition, including first- and third-place rankings for CEO, CFO, and IR professionals, and second place for the overall IR program. These achievements were especially notable during the pandemic era, underscoring Align’s resilience and dedication to transparent communications.
Survey Methodology:
The All-America Executive Team rankings are based on comprehensive feedback from buy-side analysts, money managers, and sell-side researchers at securities firms and financial institutions, evaluating companies on leadership quality, investor relations programs, and engagement strategies. Extel asks voters to name the best chief executive officers, chief financial officers, and investor relations professionals at the companies in their coverage universes.
About Extel
For over 50 years, Extel (formerly Institutional Investor Research) has offered highly respected proprietary benchmark research and rankings, providing independent feedback on the sell-side and corporate performance; Extel aims to be the first-choice independent validation source of qualitative market intelligence for all three sides of the investment community and has a global presence spanning Europe, Emerging EMEA, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 307 thousand doctor customers and is key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 29 years, Align has helped doctors treat approximately 24.2 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align Digital Platform™, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.
Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.
For more information about Align Technology and its investor relations initiatives, visit www.aligntech.com.
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