A SUCCESSFUL Inverclyde businesswoman has won two prestigious industry honours.

Dr Poonam Gupta OBE, chief executive at global export company PG Paper, won Inspiring Leader of the Year at the Women's Enterprise Scotland Awards, and also took the title in the Businesswomen of the Year category at the fourth annual Scottish Women's Awards.

The awards are presented to people who show invaluable entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Dr Gupta, who runs PG Paper alongside husband Puneet from a base at Greenock's historic Custom House, said she felt 'honoured' to be recognised.