Dennis Publish’s digital and technology chief, Paul Hood is to take up a new role with Deloitte Digital.

Hood, who will depart after just under three years with the publisherof The Week, Auto Express, Alphr and Buyacar, will take on a part time consultant role with the consultancy, he has revealed.

Writing on LinkedIn, Hood revealed his move into management consultancy:

“Starting off part-time for Deloitte, I'm looking forward to trying my hand at developing digital strategies for brands that need to adapt for growth,” he said.

Previously Hood has also held senior digital management roles within media companies such as Archant, Bauer and Trinity Mirror.

Late last year Hood was interviewed as part of The Drum’s Botumentary video examining the burgeoning role that messenger bots could have in developing audiences for media companies.