Leigh Matthews has stepped up his involvement with the Brisbane Lions, adding deputy chairman to his board position.

The Lions triple premiership coach was voted in as deputy chairman in a meeting of the club's directors last week.

Leigh Matthews lays down the law as coach during the Brisbane Lions premiership years. Credit:Darrin Braybrook

Matthews will retain his title as football director as well as serving as chairman Bob Sharpless's deputy.

The former Hawthorn player was elected to the board in October 2013 and has been a vocal influence at the club since.