Align Technology, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of orthodontic products, primarily known for its innovative clear aligners under the brand name Invisalign.
The company was founded in March 1997 by Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth, and it is currently headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Align Technology revolutionized the dental industry with its Invisalign system, a clear aligner system that has been widely adopted for orthodontic treatment.
Main Product(s):
Align Technology's flagship product is the Invisalign system, a clear aligner therapy used for orthodontic treatment. Additionally, the company offers iTero intraoral scanners and services, which are used for dental scanning and restorative and orthodontic workflows.
Short History of Align Technology, Inc:
March 1997 – Founded by Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth.
2001 – Align Technology went public.
2005 – Introduced Vivera retainers.
2011 – Launched the iTero intraoral scanner.
2017 – The company celebrated the manufacture of its one-millionth Invisalign clear aligner.
2020 – Align Technology moved its global corporate headquarters to Tempe, Arizona.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Joseph M. Hogan
President, CEO & Director
1.31M
N/A
1957
Mr. John F. Morici
CFO & Executive VP of Global Finance
612.49k
N/A
1967
Mr. Emory M. Wright
Executive Vice President of Global Operations
538.01k
N/A
1970
Ms. Julie Ann Coletti
Executive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
527.99k
N/A
1969
Mr. Stuart Hockridge
Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources
495.63k
N/A
1972
Mr. Zelko Relic
Executive VP & CTO
1.06M
N/A
1965
Ms. Shirley Stacy
Vice President of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Vamsi Mohan-Raj Pudipeddi
Executive VP, Chief Product & Marketing Officer and MD of Asia Pacific