The Chairman of the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS Tony Shepherd has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Shepherd has received an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to Australian industry, the arts and sport.

GIANTS Chief Executive David Matthews said it was a fitting honour for somebody who had served Australia with distinction for more than 40 years.

"On behalf of everyone associated with the GIANTS I warmly congratulate Tony on this award. He has made an enormous contribution across the Australian community through his work in infrastructure, the arts and culture and more recently as the inaugural chairman of the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS," Matthews said.

Tony Shepherd started his career in the Australian public service before moving into infrastructure where his achievements include the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Walsh Bay Redevelopment and the Melbourne CityLink project.

As well as the GIANTS, he is Chairman of Transfield Services and President of the Business Council of Australia. He is also a trustee of the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust and patron of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.