Dov Charney

Founder of American Apparel, Charney innovated a "sweatshop-free" business model that is both progressive and profitable. He has earned recognition in the media for management decisions to pay a fair wage and refuse to outsource manufacturing, while maintaining profitability and rapid company growth. Charney has been a passionate producer of T-shirts and related apparel for more than 10 years and has also made his mark on the industry. In December 2006, Charney entered into an agreement to sell American Apparel for $360 million. Charney will remain majority shareholder of the new company, and hold the titles President and Chief Executive Officer.