David Scannell
About David Scannell
David Scannell is a Senior Product Manager at Expedia Group with extensive experience in the travel industry, including roles at IATA and Skyscanner.
Current Position at Expedia Group
David Scannell holds the position of Senior Product Manager at Expedia Group. He has been with the company since 2022, working out of their London office in the United Kingdom. His role involves overseeing various product management functions, focusing on enhancing user experience and improving service delivery across Expedia’s portfolio.
Previous Roles at IATA
Before joining Expedia Group, David Scannell was engaged with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva, Switzerland. He served as Senior Manager of Standards Development from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he was the Manager of Standards Development from 2020 to 2021. During his time at IATA, he contributed significantly to the development and implementation of industry standards, focusing on strategic and operational aspects relevant to global air transport.
Career at Skyscanner
David Scannell's career at Skyscanner spanned from 2015 to 2020 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He started as Technical Product Owner in 2015, transitioning to Product Manager in 2016 and later to Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Skyscanner was marked by efforts to improve the company’s product management strategies, enhancing the overall user experience for travelers.
Early Career and Roles at STA Travel
David Scannell’s early career includes various roles at STA Travel, beginning as a Travel Consultant from 2002 to 2003. He then moved on to roles such as Sales Reporting Manager and Systems Accountant, eventually becoming the Systems Manager for Global Air Operations. In his final position at STA Travel, he served as a Technical Product Owner in London from 2014 to 2015. His work here involved managing technical product objectives aligned with global travel operations.
Educational Background from UCL
David Scannell attended University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. His studies took place from 1995 to 1998. This educational background provided him a strong foundation in language and communication, aiding his diverse career in product management and standards development in the travel sector.