The Battle for Brooks

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NEW YORK — As WPP Group’s chief human resources officer for the past nine years, Brian Brooks is no stranger to the fierce battle for talent between rivals IPG and WPP.

Now, he finds himself quite literally in the middle of yet another feud — this time involving his own decision to leave WPP for IPG.

Last week, it emerged that WPP won’t pursue an injunction filed against Brooks, 46, after he agreed to abide by the 12-month notice period contractually required should he plan to leave WPP.



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