Align Technology Appoints Quentin Blackford to Board as Andrea Saia Retires
By Dr. Andrea Joy Smith
Quentin Blackford, Director, Align Technology • Photo Courtesy of Align Technology
Align Technology has appointed iRhythm Technologies CEO Quentin Blackford to its Board of Directors as longtime director Andrea Saia prepares to retire in September.
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TEMPE, Ariz. & SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026, (DrAndreaJoySmith.com) — Medical device company Align Technology has appointed Quentin Blackford to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, while Andrea Saia will retire from the board Sept. 23.
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Blackford is President and Chief Executive Officer of digital healthcare company iRhythm Technologies, a position he has held since 2021.
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Before joining iRhythm, Blackford served as Chief Operating Officer of Dexcom, where he was involved in global operations, corporate strategy and international expansion. He previously held senior finance and leadership roles at NuVasive and Zimmer Holdings.
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“We are pleased to welcome Quentin Blackford to our Board. Quentin is an exceptional leader whose accomplishments in global healthcare, medical technology, and digital innovation speak for themselves. His breadth of experience, strategic judgment, and commitment to advancing patient care will be tremendous assets to Align as we continue to shape the future of digital dentistry around the world,” said Kevin Conroy, Chairman of the Board of Align Technology.
Blackford also serves on the Board of Directors of Alphatec Holdings and is an inactive Certified Public Accountant. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Grace College.
Saia has served on Align Technology’s board since 2013. During her 13-year tenure, she participated in oversight of the company’s strategy, governance and long-term growth initiatives.
“Andrea has been an exceptional member of our Board and a trusted advisor to management. Her deep expertise, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering commitment to strong governance have helped guide Align through a period of significant growth and innovation. On behalf of the Board and the entire Align team, I want to thank Andrea for her many contributions and years of dedicated service,” said Joe Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Align Technology.
Align increased the size of its board to 11 directors following Blackford’s appointment. After Saia retires in September, the board will return to 10 members.
Blackford will also be included among the company’s director nominees for Align Technology’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Align Technology develops and manufactures the Invisalign clear aligner system, iTero intraoral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software used in digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry.
For more information, visit www.aligntech.com.
Source: Align Technology, Inc.
