P an Laican is a Chinese billionaire who built his wealth through a significant stake in Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co., the world's largest manufacturer of soy sauce. He was a long-time executive at the company, serving as a director during its critical transformation from a collective enterprise into a modern, publicly traded corporation. Haitian Flavouring traces its origins to traditional sauce shops in the Qing Dynasty, and Pan was part of the management team that revitalized the brand for the 21st century.

Although he has since retired from his active roles within the company, Pan retains a valuable equity interest in Haitian, which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company's dominant market position in China's condiment industry has ensured steady growth in his personal fortune. He is part of a group of executives, led by chairman Pang Kang, who became billionaires following the company's successful IPO in 2014.