Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio
We are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety, risk management, and assurance across our university community.
The Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio provides strategic stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, and leads safety, risk management, and assurance across the university. Guided by the values of innovation, unity, and accountability in the VPFO Strategic Plan and in alignment with the UBC Strategic Plan, the portfolio oversees a budget of over $4 billion, and all facilities across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. The portfolio also manages key relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust and is responsible for strategic development and management of UBC’s real estate assets to support the long-term benefit of the university community.
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: New leadership roles in the VPFO
New leadership roles in the VPFO
As part of our continued efforts to strengthen strategic alignment and operational excellence across the VPFO, we will be initiating two key recruitment processes in the coming weeks. First, we are establishing a new position: Managing Director, Strategy Planning and…
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Read more: Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat
Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat
Understanding what to do in the high-pressure reality of an active threat is important. If faced with an active threat, whether at UBC or elsewhere, be prepared to respond: Run, Hide, Fight.
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Read more: See something? Do something.
See something? Do something.
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, from November 16 to 22, UBC is raising awareness about the importance of financial fraud prevention.
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Read more: 2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) now available
2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) now available
The Annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for year ended March 31, 2025, is now available on the UBC Finance website.
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Read more: UBC Accessible Building Guidelines: Building an inclusive campus
UBC Accessible Building Guidelines: Building an inclusive campus
UBC is in the process of creating the UBC Accessible Building Guidelines (ABGs). The guidelines are intended to position UBC as a leading institution and be a go-to source for best-practice accessibility features.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Katherine Du joins as HR Coordinator, VPFO
Katherine Du joins as HR Coordinator, VPFO
We are pleased to welcome Katherine Du to the VPFO as an HR Coordinator, effective August 24, 2026. Katherine brings a strong background in human resources administration from her role as an HR Assistant with UBC’s School of Population and…
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Read more: Chris Baber joins as Director, Energy & Water Services
Chris Baber joins as Director, Energy & Water Services
We are pleased to announce that Chris Baber, P.Eng. will be joining the UBC Facilities team as the new Director, Energy & Water Services (EWS) starting on August 10. Chris is taking over the EWS leadership role from Siu Tse who will be…
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Read more: Anna Panzo joins as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development
Anna Panzo joins as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development
We are pleased to welcome Anna Panzo as the new Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development in Facilities, effective August 3, 2026. Anna brings a thoughtful, systems‑oriented approach to her work, with experience building operational infrastructure, managing complex workflows, and…
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Read more: Alison Mitchell joins as Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting team
Alison Mitchell joins as Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting team
We are pleased to welcome Alison Mitchell to the Financial Reporting team as a Financial Analyst, starting July 20. Alison brings several years of experience in financial statement analysis, internal controls, and audit, including over four years with MNP, where…
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Read more: David Sandoe joins as Senior HR Manager, VPFO
David Sandoe joins as Senior HR Manager, VPFO
We are pleased to welcome David Sandoe as the new Senior HR Manager, VPFO, effective July 27, 2026. David brings nearly nine years of human resources leadership experience from the VP Students portfolio, where he developed strong, trusted relationships with…