Align Technology Announces CEO Succession Plan
Key Highlights
- ➤Jennifer L. Davis appointed Align president and CEO effective December 31, 2026
- ➤Joseph M. Hogan will step down as CEO and retire from Align’s board
- ➤Davis joins as CEO-elect and board member on November 2, 2026
- ➤Align released third-quarter 2026 financial results in a separate press release
Expert Statements
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Joe for his extraordinary leadership and enduring impact on Align, our customers, employees, shareholders, and the millions of patients whose lives have been changed through Invisalign treatment.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“Over the last decade, Joe has transformed the company into a global leader in digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“Align has a clear strategy, strong financial position and established reputation for clinical and technological expertise, and we believe now is the right time to effect this leadership transition.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“We are deeply grateful for Joe’s leadership and pleased that he will support Jen, the Board and the company through an orderly transition.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“Jen’s experience building trusted consumer-healthcare brands and leading oral-health businesses provides relevant expertise as Align seeks to extend the Invisalign(®) brand and expand its role in digital oral health.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“Throughout her career, she has helped bring innovation to market, build adoption, develop strong organizations and create sustainable growth.”
Kevin Conroy, Chairman of Align’s Board of Directors
“Her experience complements Align’s deep clinical, scientific, engineering and software expertise, and the Board is confident she is the right leader to help extend the impact of our technology, digital workflows and brands for doctors and patients around the world.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“Throughout my career, I have been drawn to businesses with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of innovation, and talented people who are passionate about making a difference.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“Align embodies all those qualities.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“The company has transformed orthodontics and dentistry through technology, clinical excellence, and deep partnerships with doctors, while building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in dentistry.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to lead Align into its next chapter and build on the strong foundation Joe and the team have created.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“I look forward to learning from Align’s talented employees, listening to the doctors who trust us to help them deliver exceptional care to their patients, and engaging with our partners and shareholders as we continue to grow and strengthen the company.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“Align has an extraordinary opportunity to build on its leadership in digital orthodontics and dentistry, and bring its innovations to even more doctors and patients around the world.”
Jennifer L. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer-elect of Align Technology
“I’m honored to join the team and excited about what we can accomplish together.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“Leading Align has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“When I joined Align, I saw a company with extraordinary potential, a strong purpose and a unique opportunity to help transform orthodontics and dentistry.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“What has impressed me every day since then is the passion, creativity, resilience and commitment of our people.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“Today, we operate in significantly underpenetrated markets that continue to evolve as more doctors adopt digital workflows, more patients seek treatment and digital technologies play an expanding role in oral healthcare.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“Align is exceptionally well positioned to lead that evolution, with a strong leadership team, a powerful innovation engine, trusted relationships with doctors around the world, and significant opportunities to expand the impact of the Invisalign(®) System, iTero™ solutions, exocad™ software, and the Align™ Digital Platform.”
Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology
“I believe Jen is the right leader to build on our strong foundation, unlocking that next phase of growth and value.”
Jennifer L. Davis, Former CEO of Procter & Gamble’s Global Healthcare Business, Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, Effective December 31, 2026
Joseph M. Hogan to Step Down as President and CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
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