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

  • Realignment of roles within Financial Service & Strategic Procurement

    Over the years, Financial Service & Strategic Procurement within Finance & Operational Excellence have been working with faculties and administrative units to look for opportunities to improve levels of service across the university. In order to improve our service level…

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  • MOA Great Hall Renewal project featured in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia’s Innovation magazine

    The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Great Hall Renewal project was featured in the annual project highlights issue of Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)’s Innovation magazine, a showcase of innovative and sustainable projects.

    Read more: MOA Great Hall Renewal project featured in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia’s Innovation magazine

  • Attend The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health this June

    Brought to you by The Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in partnership with the UBC Pharmacists Clinic, The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health will provide you with information, awareness, self-assessment, and personalized consultation on your heart health.  

    Read more: Attend The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health this June

  • Thank you for joining the “We are the VPFO” team event

    On May 31, team members from across the VPFO gathered for an in-person event to hear from our new Vice-President Frank Laezza and to connect with each other across the portfolio’s departments, groups, and services. Click through for an event…

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  • Hello from my first 80 days

    Each month I’d like to share a message with the portfolio, and today I want to start off by saying thank you to everyone who joined us last Wednesday at our “We are the VPFO” team event on the Vancouver…

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People of the VPFO