Align Technology has earned recognition in the 2026 Extel All-America Executive Team rankings. The recognition highlights its executive leadership and investor relations efforts. Extel Insights, formerly Institutional Investor Research, published the rankings.
The rankings assess investor relations programs, leadership, and governance across multiple sectors. In addition, the results reflect votes from buy-side and sell-side analyst communities.
Align Technology Receives Multiple Extel Honors
Within the Health Care Technology & Distribution sector, Align secured several top rankings. The company earned first- and second-place positions across three Large-Cap categories.
Joseph Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer, ranked second for Best CEO. The ranking applied to both Combined and Buy-side Large-Cap results. Meanwhile, Align’s Investor Relations Program ranked second in the Combined results. It also secured first place among Buy-side Large-Cap results.
Align’s Investor Day achieved first place in both Combined and Buy-side Large-Cap results. These results further strengthen the company’s standing in investor engagement.
The 2026 recognition marks Align’s fourth Extel recognition within five years. Therefore, the company continues to emphasize transparent disclosure and meaningful investor communication.
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.”
Align Technology Builds on Previous Recognition
Align also received notable Extel recognition in previous years. In 2025, the company earned the Most Honored Company distinction.
The Board of Directors and Investor Relations Program both topped the chart by getting the number one spot. They were recognized in the Large-Cap category. Previously, in 2023, Align was ranked third for Best IR Team and fourth as the Most Honored Company.
Align’s management team and investor relations program were awarded several high-end recognitions in 2022. These recognitions included awards for the CEO, CFO, and the investor relations professionals at the firm. The company also earned second position for its investor relations program. These recognitions showed Align’s dedication to communication amidst tough market conditions.
Extel Survey Methodology
The criteria for Extel ranking are based on the responses obtained from buy-side analysts, fund managers, and sell-side analysts. The respondents assess the quality of leadership, investor relations programs, and outreach programs.
Additionally, Extel requests that voters pick out top CEO’s, CFO’s and IR practitioners. The voting is done in accordance with the companies’ universes of coverage. In general, the 2026 findings reflect Align Technology’s dedication to communication and leadership.
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