About

Paul Madden works with a select group of clients in the areas of vessel brokerage, luxury charter, construction, and conversion.

Madden’s strategic alliances and longstanding relationships with reputable facilities and skilled professionals enable his discerning clientele to protect their investment in all market conditions.

As the former US rep for Blohm+Voss, and CRN, and as a former Manager for Camper & Nicholsons and ex-Vice President of the International Superyacht Society, Paul Madden has access to the upper echelon of the global yachting industry.

In a market where almost everything is for sale, knowledge AND access become critical.

The best opportunities are not advertised.

Paul Madden delivers knowledge and access.

“Your yachting experience needs to be enjoyable...”

Paul Madden received his Masters in Business Administration in Brussels, Belgium at Boston University’s overseas School of Management program. He also holds a Masters degree from England’s National Film and Television School. Having represented such legendary European ship builders as Blohm+Voss in Hamburg and Ferretti Group's CRN in Ancona, Italy, he is in a unique position to bring a European perspective to American maritime projects.

Paul Madden has developed a successful networking relationship over the years in order to get projects done. By bringing proven business disciplines to a highly fragmented industry, at a time when asset protection and risk management are primary concerns, Madden assists his clients in achieving success.

Personal Background

Paul Madden grew up sailing on the classic S&S sloop "Gesture" and has raced transatlantic, as well as in numerous Newport-Bermuda races and SORC’s. In 1983, Mr. Madden created what has become known as the Louis Vuitton Challengers' Cup, and did the first sponsorship contract with Vuitton for that event. He has been a member of the New York Yacht Club and is a member of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.

He has served on the Board of the International Superyacht Society (ISS) as Vice-President; and the American Sail Training Association (ASTA). PMA operates from offices in Florida and maintains strategic relationships throughout the US, and in South America, Europe and the Middle and Far East.