Howe will work as No2 to football chief Steve Nickson.
Eddie told ChronicleLive: "His (Andy Howe's) role has always been very prominent in recruitment. He's played a huge part in the recruitment of some key players.
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"When I look at the role in recruiting Bruno, Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali, Harrison Ashby, Anthony Gordon, he was absolutely prominent in those key signings for the football club.
"He's done an outstanding job and as I say, the title change is just recognition for what he has done."