Adrian Kowalewski

Overview

Adrian Kowalewski became a director of American Apparel upon consummation of the Acquisition on December 12, 2007. Prior to the Acquisition, Mr. Kowalewski had been with Old American Apparel since June 2006. In his current role as Director of Corporate Finance & Development, he has been chiefly involved in the corporate finance function and in helping set company strategy. From July 1999 to June 2002, Mr. Kowalewski worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of CIBC World Markets in New York and London, where he was involved in advising public and private companies in North America and Europe on mergers and acquisition transactions. From July 2003 to July 2004, he worked for Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, where he participated in financial restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and private placements. Mr. Kowalewski holds an A.B. with honors from Harvard University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. On December 29, 2008, American Apparel, Inc. appointed Adrian Kowalewski as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately.