JOSEPHINE ANTOCI
Josephine Antoci is the President and co-owner of Erewhon. A Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and UCLA alumna, Antoci acquired the brand’s sole remaining location in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District with her husband, Tony, in 2011. Under her leadership, the chain has expanded to 12 locations across Southern California, achieving a reputation as the world’s most exclusive grocery destination with a reported annual revenue exceeding $170 million.

Antoci serves as the company’s “chief tastemaker,” personally overseeing product curation and ensuring every item on the shelves meets rigorous nutritional and aesthetic standards. She is widely credited with pivoting Erewhon toward being a luxury wellness lifestyle, spearheading the expansion of its upscale cafes and the development of viral, celebrity collaboration smoothies. Her commitment to a “clean eating” philosophy, focusing on organic, non-GMO, and biodynamic products, has earned her recognition on Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list and solidified her influence in the retail and wellness industries. Through her meticulous attention to detail and brand identity, Antoci has successfully turned a simple grocery trip into a coveted social experience and a benchmark for modern luxury retail.

KABIR JAIN
Kabir Jain is the Chief Growth Officer and Chief of Staff at Erewhon, where he has been a central architect in transitioning the brand from a local organic grocer into a digitally native lifestyle powerhouse. Since joining the leadership team in 2019, Jain has spearheaded the company’s most critical expansion efforts, including the overhaul of its membership program, the launch of a robust e-commerce platform, and the optimization of digital ordering systems that fuel the brand’s viral popularity.

Before joining Erewhon, Jain built a strong foundation in consumer-focused finance and strategy. He began his career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company before moving into the world of private equity, where he specialized in high-growth consumer brands. His tenures as a Senior Associate at TSG Consumer Partners and as a Principal at Butterfly Equity allowed him to hone his expertise in scaling premium food and retail businesses, a skill set he successfully applied to Erewhon’s rapid scaling throughout Southern California.

An Austin native and graduate of the Texas McCombs School of Business, Jain is recognized in the industry as a leader at the intersection of retail and technology. Under his guidance, Erewhon has moved beyond traditional grocery metrics to prioritize community-driven growth and high-impact partnerships, solidifying its place at the forefront of the modern wellness economy.