vcfo CEO Ellen Wood Named Finalist for 2025 Austin Business Journal Best CEO Awards

Austin, TX — August 29, 2025 — vcfo is pleased to announce that its CEO, Ellen Wood, has been named a nominee for the Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Best CEO Awards. The annual program honors top executives across Central Texas for outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and business excellence. Ellen joins a group of 66 leaders selected across sectors including healthcare, technology, education, and professional services.

The winners will be announced during a private reception and awards ceremony held on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Austin, hosted by the Austin Business Journal and presented by American Bank. In addition to unveiling the Best CEO Award recipients, the evening will celebrate Hugh Forrest, longtime executive at South by Southwest, as this year’s Legacy Award honoree.

“I’m honored to be included among this group of CEOs doing meaningful work in our city,” said Wood. “This nomination reflects the impact of the entire vcfo team, whose dedication to our clients and communities has been the cornerstone of our firm since day one.”

Founded in 1996, vcfo pioneered the concept of fractional CFO services and has since grown into a multi-market advisory firm offering strategic finance, HR, and operational expertise.Under Ellen’s leadership, vcfo has supported more than 6,000 companies nationwide, ranging from early-stage startups to established middle-market enterprises. Her vision has shaped vcfo into a trusted partner to CEOs, boards, and investors seeking to build stronger, more resilient organizations.

The Best CEO Awards are judged by a panel of past winners and evaluate nominees based on business performance, innovation, and community involvement. Nominees were submitted by peers and colleagues across the region and represent a wide range of leadership styles and industries.

About vcfo
vcfo is a strategic consulting firm offering fractional CFO, controller, HR, and operational support to growth-oriented businesses across the country. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Denver, vcfo partners with companies to improve performance, increase enterprise value, and navigate complex transitions. To learn more, visit www.vcfo.com.