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: Rowena Yang appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance
Rowena Yang appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance
I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer pro tem.
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Read more: Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28
Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28
Renovation work is underway for floor 2 of the Koerner Library from August 19 to October 28, 2026. Construction noise will be noticeable throughout the building, with some activities causing additional vibration and disruption.
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Read more: Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement
Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement
I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as the university’s Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10.
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Read more: Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange
Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange
UBC has partnered on a new purpose-built home for the UBC Learning Exchange within a mixed-use, non-market housing development. Targeted for completion in 2029, the accessible building will enhance Learning Exchange programs.
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Read more: Stay safe in the heat
Stay safe in the heat
Extreme temperatures can place significant stress on your body. During extreme weather your body may struggle to regulate its internal temperature, which could result in thermal stress and heat illness.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Philippa Horton Joins Financial Operations as Associate Director, Procurement Partnerships
Philippa Horton Joins Financial Operations as Associate Director, Procurement Partnerships
In this new role Philippa will be responsible for overseeing the university’s team of Procurement Partners, and working with faculty and administrative units to ensure they are receiving a high level of procurement, sourcing, and payment support.
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Read more: Frank Crudo returns to Building Operations as Senior Manager, Architectural
Frank Crudo returns to Building Operations as Senior Manager, Architectural
We are excited to welcome back Frank, joining Building Operations’ Trades division and leading the architectural trades. As the Senior Manager, Frank will be responsible for the short and long-range planning of building architectural systems and the supervision of staff…
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Read more: Kishani Gibbons promoted as Director, Customer Services & Informatics with Building Operations
Kishani Gibbons promoted as Director, Customer Services & Informatics with Building Operations
Effective March 5, 2020, Kishani will formally take on the Business Services team, forming the new division Customer Service & Informatics in Building Operations.
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Read more: Jeetender Amritsar joins Building Operations as Facilities Manager
Jeetender Amritsar joins Building Operations as Facilities Manager
Jeetender is the successful candidate to take over the Teal zone after Rob Macdonald retires at the end of March 2020. He will start his new role on March 2, 2020.
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Read more: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2019/20 Staff Video
VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2019/20 Staff Video
To capture the spirit of inclusion, in 2019 we worked with our partners at UBC Studios to create a video that captures some of the excitement. The video was played for all staff at the 2020 event.