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: Preparing for Workday Go-Live: Key Milestones
Preparing for Workday Go-Live: Key Milestones
Information to help you prepare for the implementation of Workday, including key “cutover” information and upcoming Finance and Human Resources milestones, is now available on the Integrated Program Renewal (IRP) website.
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Read more: Erin Kastner, a sustainability champion for twenty years
Erin Kastner, a sustainability champion for twenty years
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sustainability Coordinator program, Campus & Community Planning spoke to Erin Kastner, Geospatial Information Manager with Energy & Water Services, on her commitment to sustainability at UBC.
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Read more: The Future of Work and the VPFO
The Future of Work and the VPFO
At the end of June, I asked you all to participate in HR’s Future of Work Survey to help us consider what working in this environment will mean and what our future workplace could look like. We had a good…
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Read more: What is Financial Planning & Analysis at UBC?
What is Financial Planning & Analysis at UBC?
At UBC we have two central Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions that produce a wide range of data-driven insights, with financial models that support everything from operational decision-making to organizational strategy.
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Read more: UBC Outlines Budget for 2020/21
UBC Outlines Budget for 2020/21
The Board of Governors has approved UBC’s budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year, outlining spending priorities and considering the potential impact of COVID-19.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Angela Ruggles joins as Executive Assistant to the VPFO
Angela Ruggles joins as Executive Assistant to the VPFO
Angela Ruggles will be joining the VPFO portfolio as Executive Assistant to the VP Finance & Operations on Tuesday, May 5. Angela will provide direct support to Frank Laezza, Vice-President, Finance & Operations.
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Read more: Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed steps into new roles
Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed steps into new roles
We are beyond pleased to share that Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed will be stepping into a new roles effective April 20.
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Read more: Adi Aggarwal joins as Senior Insurance Coordinator, Insurance & Loss Prevention
Adi Aggarwal joins as Senior Insurance Coordinator, Insurance & Loss Prevention
We are excited to share that Adi Aggarwal will be starting as the new Senior Insurance Coordinator in the Insurance & Loss Prevention (ILP) team on April 13.
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Read more: Nicole Liddell joins VPFO as Managing Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance
Nicole Liddell joins VPFO as Managing Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance
Nicole Liddell will be joining the VPFO as Managing Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance on April 20, 2026.
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Read more: Welcome to Edward Ganal as Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services
Welcome to Edward Ganal as Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services
We are excited to announce Edward Ganal is the new Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services. Edward steps into this position with over 17 years of UBC Custodial Services experience.