Stephan Ariyan

Global Compliance Counsel

Aramco Trading Americas

Stephan Ariyan is the Global Commodities Compliance Counsel for Saudi Aramco’s trading subsidiary, Aramco Trading Americas in Houston, Texas. Aramco is one of the world’s largest energy companies and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Stephan provides legal support to the commercial supply and trading teams as well as the company’s Trade Compliance function. Stephan has over 25 years of experience in the energy, banking, and agricultural commodities sectors advising executive leadership and Board members on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Stephan received his Master of Law degree from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He also holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University in New York City.  Stephan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and the District of Columbia.