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: Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
We are pleased to welcome Manpreet Suhi as the new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance joining Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) within Safety & Risk Services (SRS).
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Read more: A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee
A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee
The VPFO EDI committee wishes to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to all current and outgoing members for their invaluable contributions to the various initiatives and achievements accomplished throughout the past several years. For those interested in joining the…
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Read more: Come out and watch Frank Laezza play in this year’s Battle of the Bats!
Come out and watch Frank Laezza play in this year’s Battle of the Bats!
Come out and cheer for a thrilling opportunity to see UBC’s student leaders face off against members of UBC’s Executive and Board of Governors. Frank Laezza, Vice-President Finance & Operations, will be playing on Team Exec on Thursday, August 29,…
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Read more: Read UBC’s 2024 Annual Financial Statements
Read UBC’s 2024 Annual Financial Statements
The Annual Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2024, is now available on the UBC Finance website. UBC’s consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of UBC, covering the fiscal year from April 1 to March…
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Read more: Update: Public Health Officer order for COVID-19
Update: Public Health Officer order for COVID-19
On July 26, 2024, Dr. Bonnie Henry issued an order to end the public health emergency for COVID-19 and rescinded all related Provincial Health Officer (PHO) orders. Please update any UBC materials referencing the PHO and properly retain or destroy…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Teela Narsih promoted to Advisor, Safety Program Management & Systems in Safety & Risk Services
Teela Narsih promoted to Advisor, Safety Program Management & Systems in Safety & Risk Services
Teela began her career at UBC in 2015 where she has been an Occupational and Research Safety Associate with a focus on the development and implementation of the university’s safety program. Over the last 6 years, she has been instrumental…
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Read more: David Rowswell joins Facilities Information and Inventory Systems as Programmer Analyst in Infrastructure Development
David Rowswell joins Facilities Information and Inventory Systems as Programmer Analyst in Infrastructure Development
David has worked in multiple roles at UBC. He is joining us on secondment from ITSC (Service Center) where he worked as part of our IT support team. After graduating from UBC with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in…
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Read more: Florante Navarro promoted to Sub-Head, Stores in Municipals Services
Florante Navarro promoted to Sub-Head, Stores in Municipals Services
Florante brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help him transition into his new role as a Sub-Head and contribute to the team in a leadership capacity. He has worked with the Stores team for the past 3…
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Read more: Winston Feliciano promoted to Mechanic Apprentice in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano promoted to Mechanic Apprentice in Building Operations
Winston brings over 10 years of supply chain experience and has completed the Building Operations Expression of Interest Program, as well as participated as an employee representative on Municipal Joint Occupational Safety Committee.
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Read more: Gilberto Andrade joins Municipal Services as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator
Gilberto Andrade joins Municipal Services as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator
Gilberto comes to UBC with over 25 years of experience in materials and logistics management in varying industries ranging from home appliances and steelworks.