Kin Sze
About Kin Sze
Chief Financial Officer of Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation (MSSA) since December 20, 2024; currently signs Sarbanes–Oxley Section 302 and 906 CFO certifications for MSSA’s SEC reports, evidencing principal financial and accounting officer responsibilities . Background spans 20+ years across SPAC leadership, asset management, investment banking, and direct investment; education includes an MBA (University of South Australia) and a bachelor’s in chemical engineering (University of Toronto); he is a CFA charterholder and a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and Institute of Financial Accountants . MSSA is a blank check company (SPAC); traditional operating performance metrics (revenue, EBITDA growth) and TSR attribution to executive actions are not disclosed or directly applicable in filings .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Capital Acquisition Corporation | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | Since Jul 2024 | SPAC leadership and deal execution oversight |
| Yoov Group Holding Limited | Director | Not disclosed (current at filing) | Oversight of cloud-based PaaS company; involved in reverse merger to acquire Aptorum Group (US$250M) |
| Silverbricks Asset Management Company Limited | Executive Director | Jul 2020–Oct 2024 | Led diversified financial services for institutional and retail clients |
| Proficient Alpha Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: PAAC) | Chief Executive Officer and Director | Mar 2019–Jun 2020 | Completed merger with Lion Group Holding Limited (June 2020) |
| ABC International Holdings Limited | Executive Director | Not disclosed | Responsible for direct investment business |
| China Everbright Limited | Senior Manager | Not disclosed | Roles across banking, securities, insurance, asset management, direct investment |
External Roles
| Organization | Position | Nature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Capital Acquisition Corporation | CEO & Chairman | SPAC | Executive leadership since Jul 2024 |
| Yoov Group Holding Limited | Director | Operating company (cloud PaaS) | Board role; company party to a US$250M reverse merger with Aptorum Group |
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Direct beneficial ownership of MSSA | None disclosed for Kin Sze |
| Ownership as % of outstanding | 0% (no direct shares reported as of the record date) |
| Indirect interest via Sponsor | Has a pecuniary interest through his ownership of shares of M‑Star Management Corporation (Sponsor) |
| Sponsor holdings | 3,205,000 MSSA shares (2,875,000 founder + 330,000 private placement), 85.3% of shares outstanding as of record date; Sponsor controlled by CEO Wenxi He |
| Shares pledged as collateral | Not disclosed in MSSA filings reviewed |
| Stock ownership guidelines | Not disclosed in MSSA filings reviewed |
Employment Terms
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Appointment date | December 20, 2024 (effective) |
| Title | Chief Financial Officer; Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
| Contract term / expiration | Not disclosed |
| Compensation arrangement disclosure at appointment | None; board noted no arrangements or understandings leading to appointment |
| Related party transactions interest | None disclosed under Item 404(a) for Kin Sze |
| Family relationships | None with directors or executive officers |
| Severance / Change-of-control | Not disclosed |
| Non-compete / Non-solicit | Not disclosed |
| Clawbacks / Ownership guidelines | Not disclosed |
Performance Compensation
- Executive compensation details (base salary, bonus targets, RSUs/PSUs, options, performance metrics, vesting schedules) are not disclosed in MSSA’s 8‑K appointment, the October 22, 2024 proxy, or the March 17, 2025 proxy reviewed; MSSA proxies around these dates focus on extensions, trust amendments, and governance matters typical for SPACs .
Governance and Related-Party Controls (context)
- MSSA Audit Committee reviews related-party transactions (excluding executive compensation); Sponsor loans and administrative service agreements are disclosed and reviewed, with quarterly audit committee oversight and registration rights for Sponsor-related securities .
- MSSA is a SPAC and has repeatedly sought shareholder approval to extend its business combination deadline, including trust amendments and redemption mechanics; governance context informs executive focus and incentives toward closing a transaction .
Investment Implications
- Alignment: No direct MSSA share ownership disclosed for Kin Sze; economic exposure is via Sponsor share ownership, which is highly levered to completing a business combination (Sponsor holdings would become worthless absent a deal). This suggests strong alignment with consummating a transaction but limited direct, public-share alignment for the CFO individually .
- Retention and incentives: Absence of disclosed cash/equity compensation, severance, or change‑of‑control terms reduces visibility into pay‑for‑performance mechanics and retention risk; the appointment 8‑K explicitly notes no arrangements or understandings for his appointment and no related‑party transaction interest .
- Execution track record: Prior SPAC leadership (PAAC merger with Lion Group) and ongoing SPAC and board roles (Ocean Capital AC, Yoov) indicate experience navigating SPAC transactions and complex deal structures—relevant for MSSA’s stated pursuit of a target and repeated deadline extensions .
- Trading signals: No Form 4 insider trading data is disclosed in the filings reviewed; CFO certifications and ongoing SPAC extension activity underscore near‑term catalysts tied to business combination progress rather than operating performance metrics .