I agree with the OP, these are good at what they do and am fortunate enough to have had an opportunity to work with half of these listed in the OP and hoping to work with the remaining lot,and out of curiosity how did you arrive at this list, what factors or parameters did you use and have you been part of all these guys campaigns???
Sorry, but I see this thread just as attempt to hunt merits.
My thoughts too, and looking at the names clearly these were cherry picked to get some sympathy merits

Hope other upcoming managers aren't demoralized by this...