Ain Hanschmidt

Ain Hanschmidt is the chairman of the board of Infortar, one of Estonia’s largest companies and employers. With a turnover of more than one billion euros, Infortar operates in seven countries; the company’s main areas of activity are maritime transport, energy, and real estate. Infortar employs 6,228 people, and the group comprises a total of over 100 companies, including Tallink Group and Elenger, the largest privately owned energy company in the Baltic States and Finland.

Hanschmidt has extensive experience in banking—from 1992 to 2005, Ain headed Eesti Ühispank (now known as AS SEB Pank). Previously, Ain held various positions in Lääne County, including that of deputy mayor. Ain Hanschmidt graduated from Tallinn University of Technology with a degree in industrial planning and later pursued further studies abroad. He is also the president of the Estonian Golf Association.

Since 2025, Ain Hanschmidt has served as chairman of the council of the Estonian Employers’ Confederation.