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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Learn how to navigate UBC’s Indigenous Business Directory

    A new video guide on how to use the Indigenous Business Directory is now available to help you locate and identify Indigenous businesses for your procurement needs. Supporting Indigenous businesses for procurement is encouraged to further advance Indigenous engagement and…

    Read more: Learn how to navigate UBC’s Indigenous Business Directory

  • Do you know what do in an emergency?

    Stop by the Emergency Management booth on Imagine UBC on September 3 to learn more about emergency preparedness and the resources available to plan for emergency situations. Visit the Quake Cottage on September 4 to experience an earthquake simulator.

    Read more: Do you know what do in an emergency?

  • 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).

    Read more: Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM

  • 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…

    Read more: A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee

  • 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,…

    Read more: Come out and watch Frank Laezza play in this year’s Battle of the Bats!

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