The key facts

  • Tim Cook visited the Anıtkabir mausoleum in Ankara on November 9, one day before Atatürk Remembrance Day
  • The visit was preceded by a trip to Istanbul with a tour of the Grand Bazaar and an event with the brand Les Benjamins
  • Cook has held the post of Executive Chairman of Apple since September 1, having handed the CEO position to John Ternus

Visit to Ankara on the eve of Remembrance Day

Apple's Executive Chairman Tim Cook visited Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in Ankara on Monday. He announced the visit on X, accompanying the post with photos and noting that it was an honor to pay tribute to Atatürk on the eve of Remembrance Day, Anadolu reports.

Context of the visit

The visit took place one day before the anniversary of Atatürk's death: he died on November 10, 1938, in Istanbul, and every year on this date a moment of silence is observed across the country at 9:05 local time — the hour of his death.

Preceding program in Istanbul

The day before, on Sunday, Cook visited Istanbul: he toured the historic Grand Bazaar and took part in an event organized in cooperation with the Turkish fashion brand Les Benjamins at the Apple store on Bağdat Street.

Cook's new role at Apple

Cook has served as Apple's Executive Chairman since September 1, having handed over the CEO position to John Ternus after leading the company since 2011.