Ralph Robins
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Sir Ralph Robins was the CEO of Rolls-Royce
. He served 20 years on the board of Rolls-Royce, retiring in 2003 after 10 years as chairman.
He graduated from Imperial College London
and joined Rolls-Royce as a graduate apprentice in 1955. During his career he worked on the development of civil aero engines, was executive vice president of the company’s American operations, managing director of its Industrial and Marine Division and Commercial Director of the company. Robins is a former Chairman of the Defence Industries Council, former President of the Society of British Aerospace Companies and a Director of several international companies.
Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce Group plc is a global power systems company headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines , and also has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy sectors. Through its defence-related activities...
. He served 20 years on the board of Rolls-Royce, retiring in 2003 after 10 years as chairman.
He graduated from Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
and joined Rolls-Royce as a graduate apprentice in 1955. During his career he worked on the development of civil aero engines, was executive vice president of the company’s American operations, managing director of its Industrial and Marine Division and Commercial Director of the company. Robins is a former Chairman of the Defence Industries Council, former President of the Society of British Aerospace Companies and a Director of several international companies.