About Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants

Expertise

Our principles

We bring together a team of experienced industry experts who are dedicated to providing the highest level of expertise in the field of actuarial science. Our knowledge and skills enable us to deliver customised solutions to our clients.

Innovation

We embrace the latest analytical tools and technologies to drive innovation in the insurance industry. By leveraging big data analytics and capital modelling, we are able to offer cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Integrity

Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure transparency in our operations. Our clients can trust us to provide unbiased and reliable advice, always acting in their best interests.

Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants was established by experienced industry experts with the aim of furthering the use of actuarial skills in the region.

Partners at Whitepaper has been supporting the actuarial profession for more than 20 years and it is committed to follow the highest professional standards of practice.

We specialize in employees' benefits valuation like Gratuity, Leave encashment, Pension, ESOP, Long service award, Post retirement medical plan and formation of gratuity trust.

Since its inception, Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants has been a leader in Actuarial Consulting, servicing clientele across multiple geographic locations. Our team works with you to develop a financial plan tailored to suit your needs.

Currently, we are serving as the consulting actuaries for more than 500 companies / businesses across industry.

hemanshu jain

Meet the best team ever

FIAI, Director, Partner, Consulting Actuary

Mr Hemanshu Jain is a Fellow member of Institute of Actuary of India and he holds Certificate of Practice in Pension and Employee Benefit from the institute

He has around 2 decades of experience in Pension and Employee Benefits Valuation. He has served helped clients with actuarial valuation services in compliance of Indian GAAP AS 15 (R), IndAS19 & International Accounting Standard (IAS-19 & IFRS). The Plans covered for this purpose are Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Defined Benefit Pension, Post Retirement Medical Benefit, Settlement Allowances on Retirement, Long Service Award Plans/Incentive, any other Defined Benefits not covered above. His clients are across industry ranging from schools/colleges to Corporates/ PSUs/ listed companies.

He also has immense experience Structuring and restructuring of Employee Benefit Scheme.

He has experience on Pension, Gratuity, Leave actuarial valuation for PSU entities.

Neelesh Tripathi

FIAI, Partner, Actuary

Neelesh Tripathi is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India with over 10 years of experience in pension and employee benefits valuations.

He has extensive expertise across a wide range of actuarial assignments, including pension, gratuity, leave encashment, post-retirement medical benefits, interest rate guarantees, ESOPs, and warranty valuations.

Prior to co-founding Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants LLP, Neelesh spent over six years with Mercer Consulting (India) Private Limited as a Business Operations Leader (Actuarial). During this time, he was actively involved in pension and employee benefits consulting, covering accounting, funding valuations, financial projections, and plan design. He also served as a lead specialist for US pension valuations.

Neelesh has worked with clients across diverse industries in India, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, bringing a global perspective to his actuarial practice.

Before entering the actuarial profession, Neelesh served in the Merchant Navy as a Second Navigating Officer with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Over a sailing career spanning seven years across the globe, he gained valuable experience working in challenging environments with multicultural teams. Inspired by Captain Nathaniel Bowditch, he transitioned to pursue a career in actuarial science.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science from T.S. Chanakya.

FIAI, Partner, Actuary

Preeti Chandrashekhar is a highly respected actuary and industry leader with over 35 years of experience in the actuarial profession. She brings deep expertise in employee benefits, pension consulting, and risk advisory, having worked with leading organizations across geographies.

She is also serving as the President of the Institute of Actuaries of India, where she has played a pivotal role in advancing the profession, strengthening governance, and enhancing its global standing. Known for her strategic insight and technical excellence, Preeti has advised corporates on complex actuarial and financial reporting matters under global accounting frameworks.

At Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants LLP, Preeti contributes to strengthening the firm’s leadership, delivering high-quality actuarial solutions, and driving long-term value for clients.

PREETI CHANDRASHEKHAR