Sir Ralph Robins: key obituary facts
Is Sir Ralph Robins dead? Yes. Sir Ralph Robins died on May 27, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Sir Ralph Robins's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sir Ralph Robins known for?
He was a British businessman.
More about Sir Ralph Robins
Born: 16 June 1932.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Imperial College London.
Awards: James Watt International Medal, Knight Bachelor.
Also known as: Sir Ralph Harry Robins.
Sir Ralph Robins, the British businessman who led Rolls-Royce as chief executive and later chairman, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on June 16, 1932, he joined the company as a graduate apprentice in 1955 after graduating from Imperial College London, beginning a career that included work on civil aero engines, responsibility for the company’s American operations, and senior roles in its Industrial and Marine Division and Commercial Department. He served on the Rolls-Royce board for 20 years, including a decade as chairman before retiring in 2003.
In 2004, he became a non-executive director of Marshall Group.