Cheryll Ocampo Forsatz

Cheryll is a communications strategist, and her 30-year career includes leadership roles at both agencies and corporations, leading reputation and brand-building campaigns, and working with leaders to bring their corporate visions to life.
Cheryll was vice president of public relations and corporate communications for Ferrero, leading communications strategies for the confectionery company’s iconic brands, including Nutella, Tic Tac, Keebler, and Butterfinger, as well as Ferrero’s corporate reputation. She also served as communications director for McDonald’s New York metro region, leading public relations, public affairs, and crisis management in the company’s flagship market.
Cheryll, a PRWeek Women of Distinction honoree and a National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award winner, is a frequent speaker on representation, client/agency partnerships, and other PR trends. She is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University.