He was another actor in the "Ramadan greeting" crisis! The CEO of Vestel is stepping down from his position.

08.04.2025 21:32

The other actor in the "Ramadan greeting" crisis that led Zorlu Holding CEO Cem Köksal to resign, Vestel CEO Ergün Güler, has been appointed to a new position. In a statement made by Zorlu Holding to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), it was announced that Güler will take on the role of President of the Company's International Affiliates and Investments.

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At the beginning of the month of Ramadan, a "Ramadan message" crisis occurred at Zorlu Holding. The email sent by Vestel CEO Ergün Güler to celebrate the month of Ramadan drew the reaction of Zorlu CEO Cem Köksal. Köksal, who reacted harshly to Güler, resigned from his position after the email was made public. Köksal, who was taken into custody, was later released.

VESTEL CEO RESIGNS

Following the incident, Vestel CEO Ergün Güler is also resigning from his position. According to a statement made by Zorlu Holding to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), Ergün Güler, who has been serving as the CEO of the Vestel Group of Companies since September 1, 2023, will leave his current position as of April 9, 2025.

ZORLU HOLDING NOTIFIED KAP

Güler will assume the position of Zorlu Holding A.Ş. Head of Foreign Investments and Investments, effective May 1, 2025. The CEO position of the Vestel Group of Companies will be taken over by Ömer Yüngül, a member of the Board of Directors and CEO of Zorlu Holding A.Ş., starting from April 9, 2025, until a new appointment is made.

VESTEL CEO'S RAMADAN MESSAGE CAUSED A CRISIS

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 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 a month in which Allah bends down to man due to his self-discipline and rewards him.' I embrace you all with love and wish you a peaceful Ramadan with your families," he expressed.

HARSH WARNING FROM ZORLU CEO

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 as a corporation. 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."