Eddie Howe will work closely with both Amanda Staveley and new CEO Darren Eales when the former Atlanta United supremo starts his new role next week.
Eales has been in the stands in recent friendly games at St James' Park but said farewell to the MLS club earlier this month as Newcastle finally replace Lee Charnley, almost a year after he left the club. Eales is a fan friendly CEO and has a host of fresh and vibrant ideas that will capture the imagination of Newcastle fans.
But Staveley, who steered the club through both the January and summer window, will still be a huge part of things behind the scenes. The Ripon financier has been in place since October and still holds a 10% stake in the club as co-owner.