Brian has BSc. (Chemistry) and MBA degrees, both from the University of Cape Town. He has more than ten years corporate management experience, principally in the areas of sales and marketing. This he gained from senior positions previously held in well-known South African corporations such as the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA), Engen Petroleum (previously Mobil South Africa) and the Tongaat-Hulett Group. Brian has also consulted on marketing and business strategy development and implementation with major local organisations including Reebok S.A. and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

While working as General Manager - Marketing at ACSA, Brian was responsible for the establishment of the company’s Marketing Division from grass roots, and pioneered the development of the company’s