Dr. Scannell worked as a researcher at various universities and research institutions until 1991, and that year was hired by Siemens AG as laboratory researcher. He went to work for Heraeus Elektrochemie GmbH in 1992, where he held several positions until 1998, when he joined De Nora as technical director. He is currently Regional Chief Officer for the EMEA & India region for De Nora. Since 2003, he has also been Managing Director of De Nora Deutschland GmbH. Since 2014, he has served as director without delegated powers, auditor and member of the compensation committee of De Nora India Plc. He also plays an important role in managing interactions for De Nora in the joint venture with the thyssenkrupp Group. He received his degree in electrochemistry at University College Cork in Ireland in 1981 and a doctorate in electrochemistry in 1984.