Ralph Debbas

Ralph R. Debbas (born 1987) is a Lebanese automotive entrepreneur, designer, and businessman.

[9] Before starting development of W Motors, Debbas worked as a designer for Land Rover[10] and Aston Martin.

[8] Debbas has often spoken on the future of the transportation industry, particularly the impact of automation and electrification on vehicle ownership and manufacture.

[18][22] Because of this, he predicts his son Karl (born 2016) will never need to or may be unable to own a car or hold a driver's license.

[18][22] He has stated that the Middle East has great potential for a local automotive industry, but lack of relevant knowledge in the region is a limiting factor.