Sir Ralph Robins appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Gama Group

Sunday, 01 July 2012 14:30

Source: Gama

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Sir Ralph Robins needs no introduction. His achievements during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and latterly Executive Chairman of Rolls-Royce plc are well documented and speak for themselves.

“I am delighted that Sir Ralph is joining the board of Gama at a time of significant expansion and I am very much looking forward to working with him,” said Marwan Khalek, CEO of Gama Group. “Sir Ralph’s unique blend of aerospace, international business, corporate governance experience and know-how will ensure that we deliver even better value to our customers, employees and investors.”

“As Gama head toward their 30th anniversary, they have established a proven track record of successful expansion and sustainable growth in this challenging market segment,” said Sir Ralph. “I am very pleased to join Marwan and the management team and provide them with support and advice as they look forward to the next thirty years of growth.”

About Sir Ralph Robins
Sir Ralph established his reputation as Chief Executive Officer and latterly Executive Chairman of Rolls-Royce Group plc and his extensive aviation experience also includes serving as President of the Society of British Aerospace Companies and Chairman of the Defence Industries Council.

Other senior directorship and advisory posts have included serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cooper Industries plc, HSBC's Corporate Investment Banking and Markets division (specialising in automotive and industrials sectors), Chairman of Cable & Wireless plc, Independent Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered PLC and Non-Executive Director of Schroders plc.



Sir Ralph holds a number of senior corporate advisory positions including at JCB, Carlton Financial Services and Hakluyt Ltd.