SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), the inventor of Invisalign®, a proprietary method of straightening teeth without wires and brackets, has named human resources veteran Patricia Wadors (39) as Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately. Wadors will report directly to Align President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Prescott, and will be charged with overseeing global human resource programs in all of Align's offices and facilities around the world. Wadors brings more than sixteen years of human resources management, leadership experience and operations experience to Align.

"Pat has had a long career of implementing strategic Human Resource programs," Prescott stated. "Her experience with large companies in both HR and Operations roles will benefit Align and help us as we continue our growth trajectory. We are pleased that she has chosen to become a part of the Align team and expect that her knowledge and skills will have an immediate impact on taking Align to the next level."

Prior to joining Align, Wadors spent 8 years at San Jose, CA-based Applied Materials in both Human Resources and Operations. Her last position at Applied Materials was as Senior Director of Human Resources for the PDC Product Group where she led a global human resource organization with over 1,600 employees worldwide. There, she was responsible for defining culture, organizational goals and communication strategies, as well as leading workforce planning strategies. Prior to Applied Materials, Wadors held Human Resources positions at Merck Pharmaceutical, Viacom International and Calvin Klein Cosmetics.

Wadors graduated with a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University, with a major in Human Resources Management and a minor in Psychology.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and older teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.

To learn more about Invisalign or to find a certified Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com or call 1-800-INVISIBLE.

SOURCE Align Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: investors, Barbara Domingo of Align Technology, Inc., +1-408-470-1204, or bdomingo@aligntech.com; or Shannon Henderson of Ethos Communications, +1-678-417-1767, or shannon@ethoscommunication.com, for Align Technology, Inc.

Web site: http://www.invisalign.com

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