{"id":31706,"date":"2026-07-07T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=63587a48f26541640a5b8081c828786d"},"modified":"2026-07-07T12:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:59:00","slug":"turkcell-ceo-ali-taha-koc-appointed-chair-of-the-gsma-technology-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=31706","title":{"rendered":"Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Ko\u00e7 Appointed Chair of the GSMA Technology Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISTANBUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, BIST: TCELL) CEO Dr. Ali Taha Ko\u00e7 has been appointed Chair of the GSMA Technology Group, part of the GSMA, the world's leading mobile industry organization representing more than 1,000 operators and companies worldwide. Already serving as a member of the GSMA Board, Ko\u00e7 will chair all GSMA Technology Group meetings, beginning with the session to be held in New Delhi, India, on October 5, 2026<\/p><\/a><\/a>

\nThe GSMA Technology Group supports the Board on key industry topics, including technology strategy, network evolution, global standards, and industry collaboration. Dr. Ko\u00e7\u2019s appointment reinforces Turkcell\u2019s growing contribution to the global technology agenda and provides a stronger platform for T\u00fcrkiye to contribute to discussions on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and next-generation connectivity.<\/p>

\n\u201cRepresenting Turkcell and T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Vision Globally\u201d<\/b><\/p>

\nCommenting on his appointment, Dr. Ko\u00e7 said:<\/p>

\n\"GSMA is one of the most influential organizations in the mobile communications industry. Turkcell has enjoyed a strong and productive partnership with GSMA for more than 25 years. We see this role as an important opportunity and a responsibility to represent the technology vision of Turkcell and T\u00fcrkiye on the global stage. We will continue to share Turkcell\u2019s 32 years of experience, expertise, and innovation with the international ecosystem.\"<\/p>

\nDr. Ko\u00e7 also emphasized T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s strategic position within the global technology landscape and reaffirmed Turkcell\u2019s commitment to contributing to both the GSMA agenda and the country\u2019s digital transformation efforts.<\/p>

\nAs part of his new responsibilities, Dr. Ko\u00e7 will chair the GSMA Technology Group meetings in New Delhi, where industry leaders will discuss the mobile industry's technology roadmap, secure and sustainable digital infrastructure, and opportunities for greater collaboration across the global ecosystem.<\/p>

\nDriving the Industry Agenda Across Key Technology Areas<\/b><\/p>

\nThe GSMA Technology Group helps define industry standards in areas such as next-generation network architectures, network slicing, and cloud-based technology applications. The group also leads standardization efforts in cybersecurity, consent management, critical emergency services, and global network certification processes. Through initiatives focused on AI-driven autonomous network management, advanced cloud infrastructure, and technology partnerships with major technology companies, it plays a key role in shaping the technological transformation of the mobile ecosystem and the future of digital infrastructure. These efforts provide important guidance for mobile operators as they expand 5G networks and prepare for the transition to 6G.<\/p>

\nABOUT TURKCELL:<\/b><\/p>

\nTurkcell is a technology and telecommunications company headquartered in T\u00fcrkiye, offering a unique portfolio of voice, data and TV services over its mobile and fixed networks along with digital consumer, enterprise and techfin services. Turkcell Group operates in three countries: T\u00fcrkiye, Belarus and Northern Cyprus. Listed on both the NYSE and BIST since July 2000, Turkcell remains the only dual-listed company on these exchanges. Read more at https:\/\/www.turkcell.com.tr\/en-en\/about-us\/investor-relations<\/a><\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nFor further information, please contact Turkcell<\/b><\/p>

\nInvestor Relations<\/b>Tel: + 90 212 313 1888\ninvestor.relations@turkcell.com.tr<\/a><\/p>

\nCorporate Communications:<\/b>Tel: + 90 212 313 2321\nTurkcell-Kurumsal-Iletisim@turkcell.com.tr<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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