The AI revolution isn’t just approaching—it’s already here.GenerativeAI tools are rapidly reshaping industries, from customer service to product design, transforming the way we work.

It’s completely natural to feel a bit uncertain. New technologies often bring a mix of excitement and apprehension. We saw this with the Industrial Revolution, the digital boom, and the rise of the internet. Yet, each of these shifts ultimately improved our lives, streamlining processes and expanding what we thought was possible.

As leaders, the question isn’t just how we can adopt these technologies, but how we empower our teams to harness their potential…

Upskill and Educate – Provide your team with resources and training to understand and apply AI tools that can enhance their roles.

Encourage Experimentation – Give your team the freedom to test new tools and processes, exploring how it can improve efficiency, drive innovation or solve real-world problems.

Collaboration, Not Replacement – It’s important to remember that AI acts as an enabler, not a replacement, allowing team members to focus on more strategic and creative work.

Generative AI is a powerful force. By empowering our teams to embrace it with curiosity and confidence, we don’t just adapt to the future – we help shape it.

“In 2003, PG Paper set out to create something that was ahead of the game, environmentally focused, and would ultimately help create a better world. Over the past 20 years, this mindset has evolved into our purpose, driving sustainability and enriching communities, with our core concept of reducing, reusing and recycling remaining paramount.

The past 20 years have been filled with ups and downs, and each barrier we have overcome has helped build our resilience. Nothing would be possible without the tremendous support and hard work from our dedicated team, who have been crucial to our success.

I truly believe the difference between success and failure is the ability to overcome challenges, and it’s this attitude that has helped us get to where we are today. 

Two decades on, we are now in a position where we believe we can do so much more as a business. With ambitious growth plans in place, I look forward to seeing how we can continue to progress for years to come.”

Puneet Gupta has been awarded the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to Business, Charity and Community.

Puneet commented: “I am truly honoured and humbled. This recognition is an incredibly proud moment in my life, achieved with the ongoing support from my family, hardworking team and those I have had the pleasure of working alongside.

From a young age, my parents taught me that working hard and giving back was a way of life, and I have strived to carry these values throughout my entire business career and charitable work. So, to be recognised means so much.

With every business success or win, I look for an opportunity for the company to give back. I have ambitious growth plans for the future of PG Paper, concentrating on further expansion internationally to double the business over the next two years across global markets and further diversification, and I look forward to this”.

The PG Paper team are delighted for Puneet to be awarded this well-deserved accolade, as he has always been passionate about supporting communities and contributing to society through his philanthropic endeavors.