Background
Robins, Ralph Son of Leonard Haddon and Maud Lillian Robins.
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Ralph Robins
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Student, Imperial College Bachelor of Science, U. London DL (honorary), University Derby (England), 1992; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Cranfield, 1990; Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), University Strathclyde, 1996.
Career
Development engineer, Rolls-Royce, Derby, England, 1955-1966;
executive vice president, Rolls-Royce Inc., 1971-1973;
managing director, ready reckoner Industrial & Marine Division, 1973-1978;
commercial director, ready reckoner Ltd., 1978-1983;
chairman, International Aero Engines AG, 1983-1984;
managing director, Rolls-Royce plc, 1984-1989;
deputy chairman, Rolls-Royce plc, 1989-1992;
ceo, Rolls-Royce plc, 1990-1992;
chairman, Rolls-Royce plc, since 1992. Non-executive chairman Cable and Wireless plc. Non-executive director Schroders plc, Standard Chartered Plc, Coopers Industries Inc., Marks and Spencer plc.
Chairman Defense Industries Council, since 1986. President SBAC, 1986-1987.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Institution Mech. Engineers (honorary), Fellowship of Engineering, Royal Royal Aeronaut. Society, City and Guild Institute.
Member Council Science and Technology.
Interests
Connections
Married Patricia Maureen Grimes, 1962. 2 children.
