BBC NEWS | Technology | Google denies staff 'brain drain'

Google has denied there is a brain drain of talent at the firm following the departure of its communications boss to social network Facebook. Elliot Schrage's departure as head of global communications and public affairs is the latest in a string of senior Google staff to have quit. Google spokesman Matt Furman said: "Elliot was a valued member of the Google team and we wish him well." He added: "

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Maggie Shiels interviews John Pulsipher, "He added: "But for a start up company it's great. They are always going to be attracted to the big names that helped take a start up like Google to the top."

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Maggie Shiels interviews John Pulsipher: ""It does of course not look very good for Google." He added: "But for a start up company it's great. They are always going to be attracted to the big names that helped take a start up like Google to the top."