Brian was Director of Voiceless, which promotes respect and compassion for animals. He was also Chair and Joint Managing Director of the EquitiLink Group and Chair of Aberdeen Leaders Ltd. He was a Director of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and President of the Trustees of the Australian Museum, and a director of Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation Ltd, a philanthropic organisation. In 2004 Brian was awarded the Order of Australia for services to the community.