Alain Coumont is a Belgian chef and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Le Pain Quotidien, the international organic bakery and restaurant chain he established in Brussels in 1990. His culinary philosophy centers on simple, wholesome, artisan bread-based food using organic and natural ingredients, inspired by traditional Belgian and European baking traditions. He has authored and contributed to cookbooks tied to the Le Pain Quotidien brand, promoting communal dining and rustic, unpretentious cuisine. His concept grew into a globally recognized chain with locations across multiple continents.