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: UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2026/27
UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2026/27
In advance of the Board of Governors meeting on March 31, UBC will be presenting a balanced budget for approval.
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Read more: Cross-department collaboration drives successful decarbonization
Cross-department collaboration drives successful decarbonization
Facilities recently completed upgrades to aging infrastructure at the Brimacombe Building and West Mall Swing Space that will significantly reduce the campus’ carbon footprint.
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Read more: Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety
Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety
Campus Security has been renamed UBC Community Safety on the UBC Vancouver campus, marking an important step forward in shifting from a traditional response-based model to one centered on community safety, proactivity, and meaningful engagement.
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Read more: Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building
Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building
UBC has centralized student health and counselling in the new Gateway Health building, shifting to team‑based care designed to reduce wait times and support holistic wellbeing.
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Read more: Thank you for joining Pink Shirt Day 2026!
Thank you for joining Pink Shirt Day 2026!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our 9th annual Pink Shirt Day on February 25 and 28, 2026!
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.