UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated January 28, 2015
Commission File Number: 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 71
34430 Tepebasi
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Enclosure: A press release dated January 28, 2015 announcing a change in Turkcell’s management.
Istanbul, January 28, 2015
Announcement Regarding the Change in Management
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board
Süreyya Ciliv, who was appointed as Turkcell CEO on 9 January 2007, has decided to resign from his position, effective from 31 January 2015.
In relation to his departure, Süreyya Ciliv stated that “We have always worked to create value for our customers, our stakeholders, the industry and our nation by facilitating access to knowledge with our technology, innovation and a strong team spirit. I would like to thank all of my team, our customers, our dealers, our suppliers, and our business partners who believed in and accompanied us on this journey. As I hand over my role, I truly believe that this strong team will take Turkcell forward.”
The Chairman of Turkcell Board of Directors Mr Ahmet Akça stated that “Turkcell has achieved numerous milestones and success during Mr Süreyya Ciliv’s term of office. Mr Ciliv has led the transformation of the GSM only company to a leading communication and technology company, both in Turkey and in the region. We would like to thank him for his valuable contributions and wish him every success in his future careers and personal life.”
Turkcell Board of Directors has decided that Chief Technology Group Officer İlker Kuruöz, in addition to his current position, will be the acting CEO. Further, the appointment process of a new CEO has been initiated.
For more information:
Turkcell Investor Relations
investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
Tel: + 90 212 313 1888
You can follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/TurkcellNews or visit our website www.turkcell.com.tr
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: January 28, 2015
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By:
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/s/Murat Dogan Erden
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Murat Dogan Erden
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Chief Financial Officer
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: January 28, 2015
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By:
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/s/Nihat Narin
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Nihat Narin
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Investor Relations Director
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