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these employees were also given the option to remain working from their current locations.

Align Technology made it clear that the corporate shifts are designed to still tap the world-class tech talent in Silicon Valley — yet also take advantage of the considerably lower business costs in Arizona.

“This change will afford many new opportunities for Align to expand its industry-leading digital capabilities through innovation in San Jose while achieving greater, long-term operating efficiencies in Arizona,” said Joe Hogan, Align’s chief executive officer.

Four top executives will be based in Arizona: the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief regulatory and legal officer, and senior vice president of human resources, the company said.

Align Technology owns an office building at 2820

Orchard Parkway that totals 130,000 square feet. In March 2020, Align bought an adjacent north San Jose building at 3 W. Plumeria Drive that totals 88,000 square feet, paying $21.3 million in cash for the building.

“We chose Tempe for our new corporate headquarters for many reasons, including its proximity to San Jose, favorable corporate operating environment, low cost of living, and overall quality of life,” Hogan said.

San Jose’s mayor urged political leaders in California to create a better tax and regulatory structure for companies in the Bay Area and statewide.

“Companies want to continue to employ our technology talent, but they don’t want to subject themselves to California’s taxes or regulations,” Liccardo said. “Most importantly, they don’t have to subject themselves to that, nor did they ever.”