Cognis Corporation has named Georg E. Annen chief financial officer. As CFO, Mr. Annen will direct Cognis’ financial goals, objectives and budgets. He will oversee the investment of funds, manage associated risks and supervise cash management activities. Mr. Annen will report to Cognis Corporation president Paul Allen in Cincinnati, OH, and Cognis Group CFO Arnold Kiel in Monheim, Germany.      “Georg is a first-class addition to our management team at Cognis,” Mr. Allen said. “Georg is a high...