01.03.2025 10:40
A crisis over a 'Ramadan message' occurred between Vestel CEO Ergün Güler and Cem Köksal, the CEO of the company's parent organization, Zorlu Holding. Güler congratulated the employees on the occasion of Ramadan. Köksal, who reacted to this message in a way that all employees could see, stated, "Ramadan is not on our list of days to be celebrated as a corporation." However, visuals have emerged showing that the company previously celebrated Christmas.
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The CEO of Vestel, which is part of Zorlu Holding, Ergün Güler, sent a message to employees due to the month of Ramadan. Zorlu Holding CEO Cem Köksal reacted to Güler's congratulations in a way that all company employees could see. The debate between the CEOs became a trending topic on social media.
The CEO of Vestel, which is part of Zorlu Holding, Ergün Güler, sent a message to company employees on the occasion of the beginning of the month of Ramadan.
In his Ramadan greeting message, Vestel CEO Güler stated, "Dear Family; We are experiencing the joy of reaching the month of Ramadan, which brings unity, togetherness, and friendship into our lives. I hope this beautiful month, which strengthens human relationships and revives hopes, brings peace, brotherhood, and happiness to our country, the world, and to you, the valuable members of the Vestel family. As Hz. Mevlana said in the Masnavi: 'Ramadan is a month bestowed by Allah as a time of blessing, service, and closeness to the Creator. It is also the month in which Allah bends towards man due to his self-discipline and rewards him.' I embrace you all with love and wish you a peaceful Ramadan month with your families," he expressed.
HARSH WARNING FROM CEM KÖKSAL
However, this warm greeting caused an unexpected reaction at Zorlu Holding. Holding CEO Cem Köksal responded to Güler's message on a platform visible to all employees, stating, "Ergün, Ramadan is not on our list of days to be celebrated corporately. The only religious holidays are Sugar and Sacrifice Festivals. There has been no Ramadan celebration in the 70-year history of this group. We have a stance independent of religion as a company," he said. Köksal reminded that he had previously warned Güler, saying, "Please let this not happen again."
THEY CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS
Following the events, many posts resurfaced showing that Vestel celebrated Christmas and Halloween and announced campaigns. After these visuals, users called for a boycott, reacting strongly against the holding.
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