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 April 19, 2011
Commission File Number: 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153
34430 Tepebasi
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Enclosure: a press release dated April 19, 2011 announcing changes to Turkcell’s organizational structure effective April 19, 2011.
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April 19, 2011
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CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board
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Istanbul Stock Exchange
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ISTANBUL
Special Subjects:
In line with our strategic priorities, we have made changes to our organizational structure effective as of April 19, 2011.
Accordingly, Consumer Sales, Consumer Business and Marketing Services have been consolidated under the “Consumer Business Group” and Emre Sayin has been assigned as the Chief Officer of this newly-created Group. Chief Consumer Business Officer Burak Sevilengul and Chief Consumer Sales Officer Hulusi Acar remain in their current posts within the Consumer Business Group.
In order to enhance growth in our subsidiaries and to increase efficiency and synergy as well as to attain national and international growth management and comprehensive performance, the “International Operations and Business Development Group” has been created.
Chief Turkcell Group Marketing Services Officer Lale Saral Develioglu has been assigned as the Chief Officer of the newly-established International Operations and Business Development Group. Chief International Expansion Officer Ekrem Yener continues in his current post and responsibilities under the new organizational structure.
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
For further information please e-mail to investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
or call Turkcell Investor Relations (+ 90 212 313 1888)
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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Date: April 19, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Koray Öztürkler | ||
| Name: | Koray Öztürkler | |||
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Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Date: April 19, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Nihat Narin | ||
| Name: | Nihat Narin | |||
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Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head
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