American Apparel Names Female CEO to Replace Controversial Founder Dov Charney

Paula Schneider will take over in January

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Paula Schneider, a former executive for Warnaco, will take the reins of American Apparel on Jan. 5 from founder and former CEO Dov Charney, who has been fired after an internal investigation that began with his suspension in June. 

Facing charges of misconduct linked to a nude photo scandal, Charney had been working as a consultant for American Apparel since having to step down from his leadership role earlier this year. An internal committee investigated the scandal and decided to terminate him.

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