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
 
May 11, 2010
 
Commission File Number 001-15092
 
 
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name into 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.
 
Form 20-F x                                           Form 40-F o
 
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Yes o                      No x
 
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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __________
 

Enclosure: 
A press release dated May 11, 2010 announcing that Turkcell’s Board of Directors has elected Mr. Colin J. Williams as its Chairman.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
 
May 11, 2010
 
TURKCELL APPOINTS CHAIRMAN
 
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No:54 of the Capital Markets Board
 
Istanbul Stock Exchange
 
ISTANBUL
 
 
 
Special Subjects:
 
 
 
The Board Members, who have been elected in the General Assembly Meeting of our Company dated April 29, 2010, have elected among themselves Mr. Colin J. Williams as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
 
 
 
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)
 

 
 
 
 
 
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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.
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
         
Date:  May 11, 2010
By:
/s/  Koray Öztürkler  
  Name:  Koray Öztürkler  
  Title: 
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
  
         
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
         
Date:  May 11, 2010
By:
/s/ Nihat Narin  
  Name:  Nihat Narin  
  Title: 
Investor & Int. Media Relations - Division Head