Leena Mahasen

Executive Director, Transformation and Strategy

Bio coming soon

Contact information

Finance Leadership Office
Koerner Library 6th Floor
1958 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2

Email: leena.mahasen@ubc.ca

Updates related to VPFO Transformation & Strategy

  • New accounts payable system to launch this Summer

    A new system called ‘Ascend’ will be implemented this Summer to streamline the invoice triage and entry process across both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Invoicing standards will remain the same—please continue following standard invoicing and Workday procedures.

    Read more: New accounts payable system to launch this Summer
  • UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation begins July 14

    Construction on the UBC Perception & Cognition Lab (Ongchoco Lab) Renovation is anticipated to begin on July 14, 2025, and to be completed in October 2025.

    Read more: UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation begins July 14
  • Browse the refreshed VPFO Update archive

    The archive section of our VPFO newsletter just got a refresh! Browse through the VPFO Update archive to find a past newsletter or update from the portfolio!

    Read more: Browse the refreshed VPFO Update archive