Dov Charney is founder of American Apparel and has served as a director, chief executive officer and president of American Apparel since its formation in 1998 and has been a managing member of LLC since its formation in 1998. Prior to starting American Apparel, Mr. Charney founded American Heavy, Inc., an apparel company located in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1989, and served as its founder and chief executive officer until 1996. Mr. Charney is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall and attended Tufts University.

Having been at the forefront of major growth and change in the apparel industry for over 18 years, Bailey brings to American Apparel a wealth of experience, having successfully managed manufacturing services and operations for companies such as Fruit of the Loom, Alstyle Apparel, Volunteer Knit Apparel and Beltex Underwear.

Bailey has earned a reputation in the apparel industry as a T-shirt genius for his ability to implement cost-effective programs, and streamlining and organizing production growth.

Since his arrival to American Apparel in spring 2002, as one of his many new constructive programs, Bailey quickly bolstered production at American Apparel, integrating a new system and advancing apparel technology into the 21st century. Bailey's brilliant manufacturing modification has resulted in record-breaking sales and increased wages for skilled workers. As vice president of operations, Bailey is responsible for overseeing production planning, purchasing, sourcing, product development and quality-assurance departments.