Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pays Tribute to Former Chairman Sir Ralph Robins, 1932-2026
Sir Ralph Robins, the former chairman who secured the future of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and helped establish its Goodwood home, has died at 93.
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1992-2003
What Happened
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has paid tribute to Sir Ralph Robins, who died aged 93. He served as Chairman of Rolls-Royce plc from 1992 to 2003, during which he was instrumental in the agreement that secured the future of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the establishment of its home at Goodwood. He continued as a non-executive director from 2003, providing technical insight and guidance through the brand's modern renaissance.
Chairman of Rolls-Royce plc
First Rolls-Royce motor car hand-finished at Goodwood; Robins began non-executive director role
Continued as non-executive director
“Sir Ralph was instrumental in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood, and remained a trusted counsel and steady hand in the years that followed in his capacity as a non-executive director. Beyond Rolls-Royce, his contribution to British industry and to UK plc was profound; he was, in every sense, one of the great engineers and business leaders of his generation. He will be deeply mi”
Why this matters
Sir Ralph Robins played a pivotal role in the agreement that secured Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' future and guided the marque's renaissance from Goodwood, shaping the modern luxury brand.
Terms in This Story
- non-executive director
- A board member who does not have management responsibilities and provides independent oversight and advice.
- Chartered Engineer
- A professional engineering qualification recognized in the UK, indicating high standards of competence and ethics.
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