John Pantazopoulos was elected City Councillor for Ward 6 in October 2025, following a 25-year career in business, finance, and community leadership. A proud Calgarian, entrepreneur, and family man, John brings a results-driven approach and a deep commitment to public service to City Hall.

After moving to Calgary in 1998, John built a successful career across the finance, energy, and clean-tech sectors. From 2000 to 2004, he worked in commercial banking with CIBC before moving into the energy industry, holding senior leadership roles with Terra Energy, Petro-Reef Resources, and Tangle Creek Energy. From 2018 to 2020, he served as Vice-President of Corporate Financial Services at ATB Financial, helping Alberta businesses navigate growth and investment challenges.

In 2020, John began leading companies in the emerging clean-energy space, serving as Interim CEO and CFO at Next Hydrogen, and later as Chair of E3 Lithium, a Calgary-based resource and technology company. Since 2021, he has been Chief Executive Office of Lucky Strike Energy and CEO/CFO of Transition Opportunities Corp., a capital-pool company focused on the energy transition sector.

Beyond the boardroom, John has been an active volunteer and community advocate. He has chaired the Calgary Parking Authority, served on the Audit Committee of the Calgary Board of Education, and successfully advocated for new school infrastructure in Calgary’s southwest. He has also contributed countless volunteer hours to youth sports, music, and education programs – reflecting his belief that thriving communities are built through participation and service.

John is committed to upholding a strong sense of fiscal responsibility at City Hall, building a safer Calgary, and repealing city-wide rezoning. John is looking forward to being a leader, and an active voice in your community for years to come.