Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio
The nine divisions of the VPFO are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety and risk management for our university community.
We oversee a $3.98 billion budget, a $3.38 billion endowment, and all facilities on both campuses, as well as managing the university’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of innovation, unity and accountability.
VPFO Strategic Plan 2024–2027
Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Learn more about where we’re going next and how we plan to get there.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: UBC Investment Management releases 2022 Annual Report
UBC Investment Management releases 2022 Annual Report
The Board of Directors and Management of UBC Investment Management is pleased to release the company’s 2021-22 Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. Read the report on the UBC Investment Management website.
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Read more: Celebrating UBC VPFO’s long-serving member inductees in 2022
Celebrating UBC VPFO’s long-serving member inductees in 2022
The VPFO team has a number of long service member inductees this year. This is an amazing personal accomplishment for the individuals and a true testament to their devotion to service at UBC.
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Read more: UBC IMANT introduces new name, logo and website
UBC IMANT introduces new name, logo and website
UBC IMANT is introducing a new operating name, as well as a new visual identity and updated website. While their legal name remains unchanged (“UBC Investment Management Trust Inc.”), going forward they will be doing business as UBC Investment Management.
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Read more: Improving our workplace together
Improving our workplace together
UBC is committed to advancing Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (EDI) through our Inclusion Action Plan, and by working together, moving our ideas into actions. Our next step is that each of you take the time to complete the mandatory EDI…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Join us in welcoming Pierre-Olivier Whittom, who will be joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Comptroller as a Senior Financial Analyst starting May 20.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Starting May 5, Pam Corrigal will be returning to UBC to assume the role of Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning in Treasury for an 18-month term.
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Read more: Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
As the Senior Manager in Application Platform Support, Girish directs teams focused on reporting, security, and quality assurance.
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Read more: Helga Pereira joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Desk Manager
Helga Pereira joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Desk Manager
Helga joins the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Service Desk team and will work alongside co-managers, Divya Shetty and Jimmy Gau, as well as Senior Manager, Veekay Padhi.
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Read more: Morteza Asadi appointed as Custodial Manager – Evenings
Morteza Asadi appointed as Custodial Manager – Evenings
Custodial Services is excited to welcome Morteza Asadi as Custodial Manager – Evenings to complete the leadership structure on this rotation, effective April 14.