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Join us for a coffee and chat with John Liston, Partner at Newcastle West Partners! Growing up in a large Irish immigrant family in Edmonton, John was a standout hockey talent pursued by Ivy League schools until a sudden injury ended his professional aspirations. This early setback forced a transition into civil engineering and eventually the insurance industry, proving that a major change in direction can lead to even greater opportunities than the ones left behind.

John’s career took a monumental turn when he was handpicked for the due diligence team during the $2.94 billion acquisition of London Life. Competing against global financial giants, this high-stakes experience sparked a lifelong passion for mergers and acquisitions that now defines his specialized work in transitions and succession planning. His journey from drafting Edmonton's Anthony Henday ring road to navigating multi-billion dollar corporate sales offers a unique perspective on the grit and adaptability required to thrive in the Alberta business landscape.

Beyond the boardroom, John is deeply committed to community impact, specifically through his involvement with the Cure Cancer Foundation. Inspired by his father’s battle with the disease, he is a tireless advocate for funding research into CAR-T cell immunotherapy and raising the capital needed to build specialized labs right here in Canada.

This conversation captures the remarkable story of a man who balances high-level professional excellence with a profound dedication to his family and the long-term health of his community.

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