The only argument id make is that whether he is a genuine catalyst for change now or not, he has spent a hell of a long time asleep at the wheel.
And you could equally argue that would a CEO worth his salt allow himself to be interviewed by someone when you would be becoming their boss.
I'm playing devils advocate, I'm not a big fan of Gazidis but I believe that unfortunately he is the only one who offers a way out of this mess.