SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN) today announced that it has hired Richard Twomey as vice president of international, effective July 12, 2010. Mr. Twomey will report directly to Align President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Prescott and lead the Company's strategic direction and operations for Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

"This is an exciting time for our International business and I am very pleased to have Richard join our team," said Thomas M. Prescott, Align president and CEO. "His experience and knowledge with large medtech businesses in Europe and the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions give him the foundation on which to continue building Align's strategy to drive European growth and International expansion."

Mr. Twomey has spent the past 13 years in senior management positions within divisions of Johnson & Johnson, having served most recently as president of DePuy, International Ltd., part of the DePuy Orthopaedics, a global leader in the provision of surgical implants for orthopaedic applications, as well as diversified interests in spinal, sports medicine and neurology sectors. Mr. Twomey also served as managing director and director of marketing for Johnson & Johnson Bone Tissue Management Group. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Twomey held various sales and marketing positions at Biomet Ltd, Howmedica International Ltd., and Stafford Millar.

Mr. Twomey received his undergraduate degree in estate management and his post graduate degree in marketing from the University of Wales.

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 teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998. Today, the Invisalign product family includes Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Assist, Invisalign Express, and Vivera Retainers.

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

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SOURCE: Align Technology

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