Align Technology, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 31, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Quentin Blackford to its Board of Directors on August 27, 2026, and the planned resignation of board member Andrea L. Saia, effective September 23, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Quentin Blackford, age 48, was appointed to Align Technology's Board of Directors on August 27, 2026.
  • Board size change: The Board increased in size from ten to eleven directors upon Blackford's appointment, and is set to decrease back to ten upon Saia's resignation.
  • Director resignation: Andrea L. Saia notified the Board on August 27, 2026, that she will resign effective September 23, 2026.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, Saia's resignation "is not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices, nor was she removed for cause."
  • Prorated compensation: Blackford's annual retainer and equity grant will be prorated to reflect his service from the date of appointment through the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Stockholder election expected: The Company expects Blackford to stand for election at the next annual meeting of stockholders, expected to be held in May 2027.

Align Technology Board Transition: Blackford In, Saia Out

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC, Align Technology's Board of Directors voted on August 27, 2026, to appoint Quentin Blackford, 48, as a director. In connection with that appointment, the filing states the Board increased its size from ten to eleven directors. The Company disclosed that it expects Blackford to stand for election at the next annual meeting of stockholders, which is expected to occur in May 2027.

The filing discloses that Blackford will participate in the standard compensation program for non-employee directors, as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 7, 2026, with the annual retainer and equity grant prorated to reflect his service period. The filing also states that Blackford has entered into a director indemnification agreement with the Company, the form of which is incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026. The filing further notes there is "no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Blackford and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director," and that Blackford has no direct or indirect material interest in any existing or currently proposed transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Separately, the filing reports that Andrea L. Saia notified the Board on August 27, 2026, of her intent to resign as a board member, with the resignation effective September 23, 2026. The Board determined that the size of the Board will automatically decrease from eleven to ten directors upon her departure. The Form 8-K was signed by John Morici, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Finance, on August 31, 2026. Align Technology's common stock trades on NASDAQ:ALGN.

What Was Disclosed

Align Technology's 8-K disclosed the appointment of Quentin Blackford to its Board on August 27, 2026, along with the resignation of Andrea L. Saia effective September 23, 2026, and related changes to the Board's size and director compensation arrangements.