Brian Pugh was employed by Charles David from 1963-69. He was appointed Manager when Port Adelaide Freezers Pty Ltd was built, and then in 1979, he became Managing Director.
In 1987, Metro Meat Ltd Acquired the Charles David operation, having previously taken over South Australia Cold Stores Ltd. The takeover was a Cold Storage Division formed with Brian Pugh as General Manager. He was President of the SACSA in 1977 and 1981-82, and has represented South Australia on the Federal Executive.
He is a past President of the CSAA and was elected a Life Member in 1985.