American Apparel taps retail vet as chairman

As it moves to distance itself from the turbulence that marked its past two years, American Apparel Inc. has named three apparel industry executives to its revamped board of directors.



The retailer, which emerged from bankruptcy protection in February, appointed Paul R. Charron, former CEO of Liz Claiborne, as chairman, the Los Angeles Times reported.



Charron ran Claiborne for 11 years, leaving in 2006. He is credited with turning the company into a brand powerhouse. On his watch, the firm acquired such brands as Lucky Brand Jeans, C&C California, and Juicy Couture.



After leaving Claiborne, Charron served as senior advisor at private equity firm Warburg Pincus. He also was chairman of Campbell Soup for six years, leaving in 2015.



The other new board members are Susan Davidson, CEO of Scoop and Zac Posen, and Bruce Fetter, CEO of St. John Knits.



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