The Oberon Group Team

Henry Rich

Managing Partner

Henry has opened and managed nine food businesses since he started his first company out of college at age 22. As managing partner of Purslane, Rucola, June, Rhodora, Anaïs, and the Accord Market, Henry has been working towards providing sustainable, healthy, delicious, and affordable food in Brooklyn since opening Rucola in the Spring of 2011. More recently, Henry has focused on climate advocacy, neutral carbon operations, zero waste practices throughout the food supply chain, and sustainable building. He recently finished an MSt in environmental engineering at the Cambridge Center for Sustainability Leadership.

Photograph: Liz Clayman

Ian McNaughton

Partner, Chief Financial Officer

Originally from the Hudson Valley, Ian moved to Brooklyn in 2004. A pivotal meeting with Henry Rich about his new restaurant project, Rucola, inspired Ian to transition into the hospitality industry. As CFO, Ian has been instrumental in growing Oberon's bookkeeping business to 13 companies, guiding clients through audits without penalty, and acting as a fiscal liaison for a corporate acquisition. With over 12 years of experience mastering financial management in the hospitality sector, Ian now leads Oberon's bookkeeping and financial services, driving the company's continued success.

Photograph: Courtney McNaughton

Larry Feygin

Chief Operating Officer

Larry’s decade-long career in restaurants and hospitality has taken him through many facets of the industry. His time as a cook took him through acclaimed kitchens in Chicago, Sweden, and San Francisco. Prior to moving to New York, he served as Culinary and Operations Director at Farming Hope in San Francisco, where he partnered with Massimo Bottura’s nonprofit Food for Soul to open their first Refettorio communal kitchen in the U.S. In New York, Larry joined Union Square Hospitality Group, providing internal consulting across all USHG businesses, focusing on supply chain, data analysis, operational improvement, and accelerating the expansion of Daily Provisions. At Purslane, he oversees all operational aspects and works to make the business sustainable for the planet, its employees, and its partners.

Natalie Hojel

Chief of Staff

Natalie, a Mexico City native, views food as a central shared experience and an opportunity to create community. While studying Science, Technology, and Society at Stanford University, she focused on design thinking and sustainability. Natalie applied her skills to develop a mapping system for The Farmlink Project, connecting farmers with surplus produce to communities facing food insecurity, and created a cookbook to share the organization's mission. With experience in consulting and digital marketplace e-commerce, Natalie brings creativity, passion for food and culture, and a commitment to sustainability to disrupt and improve the hospitality industry.

Franz Kosmicki

Director of Beverage

With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality business, Franz brings a deep understanding of service, operations, and guest experience as the Oberon Group's Director of Beverage. His passion for hospitality began early, inspired by lively family gatherings that highlighted the power of food, drink, and connection. Over the course of his career, Franz has held a range of leadership positions, developing a reputation for being both strategically minded and detail-oriented. He takes a thoughtful, business-driven approach to beverage programming, balancing creativity with operational efficiency to deliver exceptional experiences for guests while driving strong results for the organization.

Anasua Chowdhury

Director of Restaurant Events

Anasua was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from the French Culinary Institute with a culinary degree, and has been working in New York City hospitality ever since. With over 10 years of event experience, she spent eight years at Union Square Hospitality Group as Senior Event Sales Manager for Maialino and Marta, and most recently for Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe. Her culinary training, combined with her deep expertise in events, gives her a unique perspective on creating seamless, thoughtfully executed experiences.

Mia Risher

Events and Marketing Manager

Born in Seattle and raised in the Bay Area, Mia’s work is grounded in a love of bringing people together. Since graduating from Wesleyan University with an Art History degree in 2021, she has worked across fashion, publishing, and hospitality, organizing events that build community while strengthening brand presence and engagement. At Purslane, Mia oversees marketing and social media, keeping the brand front and center for New Yorkers planning events. Outside of work, she’s an avid reader and art lover, often found at a different literary event every night of the week.