A Proven Business Leader with a Vision for Ward 6

John Pantazopoulos knows how Calgary’s economy works because he’s helped build it. John has served as CEO, CFO and Chairman of publicly traded and private companies, bringing decades of leadership in finance, investment and energy. Now running for Calgary City Council in Ward 6, he’s ready to put his experience to work for the community.
Raised in an entrepreneurial family, John has founded and led companies across energy, clean-tech, real estate and finance.
With a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the Edwards School of Business, an ICD.D designation, and being a CFA Charterholder, John has built a career defined by strategic decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and creating opportunities for growth.

Leadership Rooted in Service

John has worked at the highest levels of business and governance, but his heart is in community service. He has spent years helping organizations make smart financial choices while ensuring communities thrive.

His volunteer experience includes:

  • Chair of the Calgary Parking Authority, leading efforts to modernize operations and reinvest in city infrastructure.
  • Audit Committee Member for the Calgary Board of Education, ensuring education dollars are spent where they matter most.
  • Community and Education Advocate, successfully pushing for a new middle school in West Springs to help a growing community.
  • Champion for Youth Sports, supporting the game through volunteering at his sons’ hockey games, coaching football and coaching soccer.

John’s Story

John was born in Athens, Greece and raised on the Canadian prairies, embracing the traditions and influences of both his Greek and Canadian heritage. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a business degree before heading west to be part of Calgary’s promise.

He’s recognized as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2017) and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal (2023). Today, family is at the heart of John’s life. His wife of 20 years, their two sons, and even their dog, Noel, inspire him every day. Together, they have built a life in the city they love. Just as John has worked to build successful businesses, he is committed to strengthening Calgary’s future — so that his children, and future generations, inherit a city even better than the one that welcomed him 25 years ago.

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