Frank Laezza

Vice-President, Finance & Operations

Frank Laezza is the Vice-President, Finance & Operations (VPFO) at the University of British Columbia, where he leads a team of over 1400 staff across key operational areas including finance, facilities, safety, risk and assurance on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor, Frank is a member of UBC’s executive leadership team, representing the VPFO portfolio in collaboration with internal and external partners to support and advance the university’s academic mission through the stewardship and continuous improvement of its physical and financial assets.

In addition to his core responsibilities, Frank serves as a board member and oversees UBC’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. He is responsible for the strategic development and management of UBC’s real estate assets to support the long-term benefit of the university community.

 A strong advocate for connected and transparent leadership, Frank prioritizes collaboration, clarity, and open communication. His approach fosters strong relationships across the VPFO and with partners across UBC and beyond, enabling shared accountability and effective, aligned outcomes.

Frank joined UBC in March 2023, bringing with him extensive experience from leadership roles across several of Australia’s leading post-secondary institutions, including Murdoch University, Technical and Further Education State Vocational College (NSW), the University of Technology in Sydney, and the University of New South Wales. He holds a degree in Business/Commerce from the University of Technology Sydney, and an MBA from the University of Wollongong.