Spanish businessman thriving in the city he deems second home
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Pablo Fernandez, a Spanish business executive and investor, first set foot in China in 2009 and arrived in Shanghai in 2015, a city that has not only been a stage in his career development but a destination where his heart belongs.
In Shanghai, Fernandez co-founded a company, serving as its general manager and CEO for six years. When the company had cash flow problems, Fernandez did not hesitate in suggesting delayed payment of his own salary to help the company.
However, in 2020, with disagreements between founders and investors, the company sank into decline. The company terminated Fernandez鈥檚 contract in early 2023, without paying him over 800,000 yuan (US$112,000) in salary arrears. Faced with such a predicament, he had no option but to seek legal redress.
It could be mind-boggling for a foreigner to navigate the legal complications of an alien land, though Fernandez was lucky in coming across quite a few judges from the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People鈥檚 Court.
In light of the principle of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign enterprises and employees in China on an equal footing, the judges thoroughly investigated the case and surveyed the evidence and arguments from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to fully protect Fernandez鈥檚 legal rights.
The fair ruling was more than a source of solace for Fernandez. It elicited his heartfelt reverence for the fairness and efficiency of Chinese judiciary.
Fernandez is fully aware that all of this could only be understood in light of the spirit of inclusiveness and the rule of law inherent in the city.
Over the past 10 years, he has witnessed Shanghai鈥檚 rapid development, as evidenced in a city that is becoming more vibrant in economic terms, safer, more innovative in technology, more open to the outside world, and creating more amenities in daily life and getting around.
These changes have not only earned Fernandez鈥檚 affection, but also instilled in him an unwavering confidence in the future.
It comes as no surprise that Fernandez has come to deem Shanghai his second home.
鈥淲hether as a common worker or a business operator, I have found a stage for me in this vibrant city. Additionally, a level playing field in legal terms sets me completely at ease,鈥 Fernandez said.
Currently, he is an investor and general manager of Nevegy Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co.
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