Rajiv Memani, the chairman of Ernst & Young (EY) India, has refuted allegations that "work pressure" led to the tragic death of 26-year-old employee Anna Sebastian Perayil in July. The issue gained significant attention after Anna's mother, Anita Augustine, shared a poignant letter on social media expressing her grief and concerns.

Memani stated that Anna, who worked in the Audit team at S R Batliboi in Pune for just four months, was assigned tasks like any other employee. "We have around 100,000 employees, and while everyone works hard, Anna was with us only briefly," he explained, emphasizing that there was no evidence suggesting that work pressure contributed to her death.

He expressed condolences for Anna's passing, describing it as an "irreparable loss" for both the firm and its employees. "Her promising career was tragically cut short, and we have provided support to her family during this difficult time," he added.

In response to Anna's mother’s letter, Memani assured her that the company takes such correspondence seriously and is committed to enhancing employee well-being. He reiterated EY's dedication to fostering a healthy work environment for all its employees in India.

Anna's mother remembered her daughter as a dedicated and accomplished individual, thrilled to begin her first job at EY. She noted that Anna excelled academically, consistently topping her exams, and was fully committed to her role at the company.