American Apparel Names CFO

Los Angeles American Apparel has named Adrian Kowalewski CFO to succeed Ken Cieply, who left the company in May amid turmoil with founder and CEO Dov Charney.

William T. Gochnauer had served as interim CFO. Kowalewski will continue to serve as director of corporate finance and development and as a board member, and will now be responsible for financial management, accounting and reporting.

The appointment is effective immediately.