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 portfolio 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.
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People of the VPFO
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Read more: Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings
Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings
We are excited to welcome Samuel Boadi as our new Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings.
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Read more: Welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting Team
Welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting Team
We are pleased to officially welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst.
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Read more: Kate Gao joins UBC as Manager, Finance Transformation in Transformation & Strategy
Kate Gao joins UBC as Manager, Finance Transformation in Transformation & Strategy
We are pleased to welcome to Kate Gao as Manager, Finance Transformation in Transformation & Strategy division, starting January 5, 2026. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Andrea Caners joins as Director, Financial Reporting
Andrea Caners joins as Director, Financial Reporting
Welcome Andrea Caners as she steps into the role of Director, Financial Reporting, as Lindsay Wyant is on maternity leave. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].