09.11.2026 13:40
Apple CEO Tim Cook moved to Ankara today after attending an event yesterday at the Apple store on Istanbul's Bağdat Avenue. Visiting Anıtkabir ahead of the November 10 Atatürk Commemoration Day, Cook paid his respects to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In a statement about his visit, Cook said, "I was honored to visit Anıtkabir in Ankara and pay my respects ahead of Atatürk Commemoration Day."
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, one of the world's leading technology companies, visited Anıtkabir in Ankara ahead of the anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. Cook, who attended an event in Istanbul yesterday, expressed his respect for Atatürk in a statement following today's visit.
"I WAS HONORED TO VISIT ANITKABIR"
Tim Cook said the following in his English message: "Honored to visit Anıtkabir in Ankara and pay my respects ahead of Atatürk Remembrance Day."
The Turkish equivalent of Cook's message is as follows: "I was honored to visit Anıtkabir in Ankara and pay my respects ahead of Atatürk Remembrance Day."
MEANINGFUL VISIT AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 10
Cook's visit took place during a period when Turkey was preparing to commemorate Atatürk on November 10. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away at 09:05 on November 10, 1938. Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, will be commemorated with ceremonies to be held across the country on the 88th anniversary of his death.
WHO IS TIM COOK?
Tim Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in the state of Alabama, USA. Cook, who studied industrial engineering at Auburn University, completed his master's degree in business administration at Duke University. Cook began his career at IBM and later held managerial positions at Intelligent Electronics and Compaq.
Cook joined Apple in 1998 and took on important roles in managing the company's global operations. After Apple co-founder Steve Jobs stepped down due to health problems, Cook became the company's CEO in August 2011.
Under Cook's leadership, Apple expanded its range of products and services and became one of the world's most valuable technology companies. Cook, who played an important role especially in the growth of the iPhone, Apple Watch, and the company's digital services, is also known for his work on Apple's environmental policies and user privacy.