Kevin Feige's leadership as president of Marvel Studios has been instrumental in the franchise's success.
The casting of Charlie Cox as Daredevil helped make the TV show and character a fan-favorite.
Bringing back J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson delighted fans and added continuity to the Spider-Man films.
Choosing Chris Evans to play Captain America and letting him lead the Avengers was a wise decision.
Taking a chance on the relatively unknown Guardians of the Galaxy and hiring James Gunn as the director paid off handsomely.