Headhunter Rankings at the VP / Principal Level (PE Lateral Moves, Real Assets, NY)

Been at a real assets fund for 3 years - currently a principal. Prior to that at another real assets fund for as an A to VP.

How do people rank the different head hunters at this level? I've been out of the loop too long and don't know who is considered the best these days.

Any new / smaller entrants in the last 4 years that I may not be familiar with?

Want to make sure I'm prioritizing the right firms and make sure I'm not missing anybody I should be talking with.

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