Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç Re-Elected to the GSMA Board for a Second Term
Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, has been re-elected to the Board of the GSMA, the global association representing more than 1,000 mobile operators and companies. Koç, who also serves as Chair of the GSMA Technology Group and chaired the group's meetings held in New Delhi on October 5, said: “I am very proud to have been re-elected to the board of such an important organization. Building on Türkiye’s technological capabilities and Turkcell’s expertise, we will continue to contribute to the development of our industry.”
Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, has been re-elected to the Board of the GSMA. He will serve on the 26-member board, which comprises senior executives from leading mobile operators around the world, for the term running from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.
The GSMA Board plays a key role in shaping the mobile communications industry's shared agenda by defining the organization's strategic roadmap. Dr. Koç's re-election for a second term is significant not only for Turkcell's representation in the global mobile ecosystem but also for bringing Türkiye's experience in technology and mobile communications to international platforms.
“A Great Responsibility and a Source of Pride in Representing Türkiye and Turkcell Globally”
Expressing his pride in serving a second term on the GSMA Board, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, said:
“Today, our industry is undergoing a major transformation, spanning artificial intelligence, autonomous networks, 5G and 6G, and cybersecurity. These issues are not limited to the agenda of a single operator or a single country. The GSMA plays a critical role in addressing shared challenges through collective intelligence, common standards, and strong collaboration. At Turkcell, we are directly contributing to shaping the future of our industry through the GSMA.
“While sharing our technological capabilities and real-world implementations with the global ecosystem, we also bring international expertise and knowledge back to our country. This role carries significant responsibility in ensuring stronger global representation for both Turkcell and Türkiye. Our goal is to further strengthen the nearly 30-year strategic relationship between Turkcell and the GSMA. Building on Türkiye's technological capabilities and our brand's expertise, we will continue to contribute to the development of the industry.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the entire GSMA leadership for once again entrusting me with this meaningful responsibility.”
Chaired GSMA Technology Group Meetings on October 5
In addition to his membership on the GSMA Board, Dr. Ali Taha Koç has served as Chair of the GSMA Technology Group since July. Koç also chaired the group's meetings held in New Delhi, the capital of India, on October 5.
The GSMA Technology Group works on issues critical to the advancement of mobile communications, including the future of networks, global standards, technology architecture, and industry collaboration. It also supports the GSMA Board in these areas.
The Global Umbrella Organization for the Mobile Communications Industry
Bringing together more than 1,000 mobile operators worldwide, along with various other industry stakeholders, the GSMA leads the industry in policy, technology, and interoperability. The organization also hosts Mobile World Congress (MWC) and M360 events, which serve as leading global meeting platforms for the mobile communications ecosystem.
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