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TheMoodieReport.com: "John Moore leaves Nuance to take up new role at Global Brands Group that �fits like hand in glove� � 15/11/05
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By Martin Moodie
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AUSTRALIA. John Moore, The Nuance Group Asia Pacific Chief Executive and one of the industry�s most senior figures, is leaving the group to take on a key role with Singaporean-headquartered brand management company Global Brands Group.

Moore will leave at year-end to take on a role that he told The Moodie Report �fits me like a hand in glove�.

Global Brands Group (www.globalbrandsgroup ) advises trademark and intellectual property owners on licensing and brand extension strategies. Its clients include FIFA, Warner Bros, IPC Media and Planet Hollywood.

Moore will set up an Australian operation for the group. �It�s a wonderful opportunity for me,� Moore said. 'And it's the opportunity to go on a very creative new journey.'

He will also have responsibility for driving the company�s entry into the travel retail channel.

During his six years with Nuance, Moore was instrumental in bringing retail and marketing innovation into the business, The Nuance Group said in a statement. �He joined Nuance after successfully running the Marketing and Image for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and, for the past six years, has played a key role in developing The Nuance Group�s Australian and New Zealand businesses. Importantly, he has been an active board member of the Nuance-Watson joint ventures in Singapore and Hong Kong, which are flagship locations for the group, not only in terms of retail presence, but also performance.�

The Nuance Group CEO Roberto Graziani thanked Moore for his cont"