Alain Etchegoyen (6 November 1951, Lille – 9 April 2007, Le Mans), was a philosopher and novelist.
Etchegoyen started his career (1979–1982) in CNRS, then went to the Industry and Research Ministry (1982–1984), before working in the Plan Commission (1984–1985).
In 1985, Etchegoyen founded the Association de l'édition du Corpus des textes philosophiques de langue française.
In the middle of the 1980s, he created a consulting company, with Michelin among its customers.
At the end of the 1980s, he led the takeover of the faience maker Géo Martel.