Gebrüder Weiss invests in future supply chain leaders with DePaul University scholarship
DePaul senior Modupe Sanusi named inaugural recipient
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics, has established a new five-year scholarship at DePaul University to support undergraduate students preparing for leadership roles in supply chain and logistics through the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business.
Gebrüder Weiss selected DePaul for the partnership because of the university’s innovative approach to supply chain education and the caliber of students it produces. DePaul’s management curriculum exposes students to real logistics challenges, data-informed decision-making and hands-on learning. The program also emphasizes service and community engagement, aligning with Gebrüder Weiss’ commitment to giving back.
Modupe Sanusi, a senior in DePaul’s Richard H. Driehaus College of Business, has been named the Gebrüder Weis scholarship recipient. Sanusi is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management and is expected to graduate in June.
“Developing future supply chain leaders requires sustained investment in education and strong alignment between academia and industry,” said Mark McCullough, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss North America. “This scholarship reflects our long-term commitment to supporting students who are building the skills and perspective needed to lead complex supply chains. We are proud to partner with DePaul University and to recognize Modupe Sanusi as the first student selected for this program.”
“Congratulations to Modupe Sanusi for receiving the inaugural Gebrüder Weiss Scholarship at DePaul. We are deeply grateful to Gebrüder Weiss for their generous scholarship support, which demonstrates their commitment to developing the next generation of supply chain leaders in Chicago and beyond,” said Nezih Altay, professor and director of the master’s in supply chain management program.
“The Gebrüder Weiss scholarship will help me complete the remaining courses at DePaul and move closer to graduation. With this financial stress lifted, I can focus fully on my academics and securing an internship so I can begin making a positive impact in my field,” Sanusi said.
The DePaul scholarship expands Gebrüder Weiss’ academic partnerships in the United States, which focus on strengthening the supply chain talent pipeline by supporting students pursuing leadership-focused logistics and management education.
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics, is the world's oldest transport company with a history that dates back more than 500 years. The family-owned company employs more than 8,600 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The business presence in North America includes headquarters in Chicago and offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives and is considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. The company's emphasis on superior customer service pairs customized solutions with a single point of contact to provide customers with focused, reliable, and economical solutions.
