American-Turkish Council

The American-Turkish Council (ATC) is a business association dedicated to enhancing the promotion of US-Turkish commercial, defense, technology, and cultural relations.

Its diverse membership includes Fortune 500s, multinationals, U.S. and Turkish companies, non-profit organizations, and individuals with an interest in U.S.-Turkish relations.

Guided by member interests, the ATC strives to enhance growing ties between the U.S. and Turkey by increasing investment and trade through high level government relations, effective commercial engagement, and bilateral cultural education.

In 2014, James Holmes, ATC President since 2005, was forced to resign at the demand of Turkey's deputy prime minister Ali Babacan.

ATC Deputy Head Canan Büyüküstün and Executive Manager Ayşe Sümer also submitted their resignations.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta delivers the keynote address at the 31st American Turkish Council Conference Dinner in Washington, D.C. , on June 11, 2012 [ 1 ]