Li Wei
About Li Wei
Li Wei, age 53, serves as an independent director at AlphaTime Acquisition Corp (ATMC). She is Professor of Practice at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), Assistant Director of the Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research, and an “audit committee financial expert.” She holds a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Utah and MS/BS from Tsinghua University .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), Shanghai Jiaotong University | Professor of Practice | Not disclosed | Academic leadership |
| Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research | Assistant Director | Not disclosed | Research leadership |
| Kunyuan Asset Management | Senior Partner | Not disclosed | Alternative investments |
| CITIC Securities International | Managing Director, Alternative Investment | Not disclosed | Global alternatives |
| Deutsche Bank | Director, Global Markets | Not disclosed | Markets leadership |
| Citigroup | Director, Institutional Investment Group | Not disclosed | Institutional sales/investments |
| NYSE Group | Officer & Managing Director | Not disclosed | Exchange operations/strategy |
| Tsinghua PBCSF | Adjunct Professor | Not disclosed | Academic engagement |
| Iowa State University | Assistant Professor of Finance (tenure track) | Not disclosed | Academic research/teaching |
| Shanghai Stock Exchange | First Senior Financial Advisor | Not disclosed | Market advisory |
| Tel Aviv Stock Exchange | Senior Advisor | Not disclosed | Market advisory |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAIF, Shanghai Jiaotong University | Professor of Practice | Not disclosed | Ongoing academic role |
| Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research | Assistant Director | Not disclosed | Research leadership |
Board Governance
- Committees: Audit Committee Chair; Compensation Committee member .
- Independence: Board determined Li Wei is independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules; audit committee entirely independent; independent directors hold regular sessions .
- Financial expertise: Board determined Li Wei is an “audit committee financial expert” .
- Attendance: Not disclosed.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual retainer (cash) | $0 | $0 | Company disclosed no cash compensation to any officers or directors prior to business combination . |
| Meeting fees | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | No director cash compensation disclosed pre-business combination . |
| Committee chair fees | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | No director cash compensation disclosed pre-business combination . |
| Expense reimbursement | Yes | Yes | Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses; audit committee reviews payments quarterly . |
Performance Compensation
| Award Type | Grant Date | Shares/Units | Fair Value | Vesting | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs/PSUs | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Options | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Notes | Company indicates no director compensation pre-business combination; no performance-based awards disclosed . |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committees | Potential Interlock/Conflict |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | — | No other public company board roles disclosed in filings . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance and capital markets leadership across NYSE Group, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and CITIC Securities; alternative investments experience at Kunyuan Asset Management .
- Academic credentials and roles (Ph.D., SAIF Professor of Practice, Tsinghua adjunct) strengthen audit oversight and financial literacy .
- Audit Committee Chair and SEC-designated financial expert, aligning with robust financial governance .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li Wei | None reported | None reported | DEF 14A beneficial ownership table lists Li Wei with “-” entries (no number/percent reported) . |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent status; Audit Chair with financial expert designation; independent-only sessions; formal related-party review policy via Audit Committee .
- Alignment: No beneficial ownership reported for Li Wei; directors as a group include founder share holdings primarily tied to sponsor/initial shareholders, which can introduce incentive asymmetry typical of SPACs .
- Conflicts/Controls: Charter includes corporate opportunity waiver and acknowledges sponsor/insider interests; company relies on independent committees and related-party transaction policy to mitigate conflicts; any affiliated-target combination requires fairness opinion and independent director approval (majority) .
Insider Trades
| Date | Form | Transaction | Shares | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None found | — | — | — | — | No Form 4 transactions for Li Wei identified in reviewed company filings; latest DEF 14A shows no reported beneficial ownership for Li Wei . |
RED FLAGS
- Corporate opportunity waiver and sponsor economics (founder shares, private placement units) can create perceived misalignment versus public holders if not counterbalanced by independent oversight .
- No disclosed equity holdings for Li Wei reduces direct “skin-in-the-game” alignment; monitor future equity awards or ownership changes post-business combination .
- Attendance and director-specific compensation detail not disclosed; track future annual proxies for engagement and pay structure transparency.