Urmas Hiie

Founder and CEO

Urmas Hiie is the founder and co-owner of ETS NORD, one of the leading manufacturers and designers of ventilation systems in Scandinavia, based in Estonia. He began his entrepreneurial career in 1994 when he and business partner Kullike Lilienberg founded an engineering company producing vacuum cleaners, which evolved by 1998 into ETS NORD. Under his leadership as chief executive, the company has grown into a major regional manufacturer of ventilation and climate solutions exported across the Nordic and Baltic markets. In 2024, Hiie was named among the top three finalists for Industry Leader of the Year in Estonia, recognition of his record in technology development, sustainability and company growth.