Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pays Tribute to Sir Ralph Robins: 1932-2026

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars pays tribute to Sir Ralph Robins, FREng, FIMechE, FRAeS, who has passed away aged 93.

Sir Ralph was Chairman of Rolls-Royce plc from 1992 to 2003, during which time he played a pivotal role in the agreement that secured the future of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the establishment of its Home at Goodwood.

He went on to serve as a non-executive director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from 2003, the year in which the first motor car was hand-finished at Goodwood, and was a guiding presence through the marque’s modern renaissance and the years that followed. A Chartered Engineer and the holder of numerous professional and academic honours, he brought a depth of technical insight to bear on many of the marque’s innovations and continued in his non-executive role until very recently.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars extends its sincere condolences to Lady Robins, their two daughters and Sir Ralph’s entire family at this sad time.

Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “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 missed by all of us at the Home of Rolls-Royce.”