New at Cherokee

Van Nuys–based Cherokee Inc. has hired Russell Riopelle as chief financial officer. Riopelle succeeds Kyle Wescoat, who left the company to pursue other interests. Riopelle’s background includes stints at RSM EquiCo, an investment banking division of H&R Block; Dorchester Capital Partners LP; Bank of America Securities LLC; and Libra Investments Inc., now known as Libra Securities LLC.