About Us

Breakaway Executive Search is owned and operated by Joe Madden. Joe’s expertise gives him the ability to identify talent of the highest caliber for law firms and corporations across the country.
In addition to our deep network, we use cutting-edge search technology and data tracking applications to identify the elite game changers that your organization needs. Additionally, our elite partner companies are game-changers in their field. We want the professionals we work with to realize their career goals with the best organizations on the planet.

Joe’s passion for search & staffing extends to his volunteer service on the Board of Directors for various local & national organizations. He also served as Chairman of the Board for the National Association of Personnel Services. In recognition of his service to the executive search industry, Joe received the NEAPS Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Association of Personnel Services.
Joe, a long-time Boston resident with his wife and 3 children, is also very active in the Boston community, volunteering for local youth hockey and baseball organizations.
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