Lamesch is a regular speaker at financial sector events and actively participates in and roadshows that  organises in Luxembourg and worldwide. She is country head for Luxembourg at Fidelity International and has over 20 years of experience in the Luxembourg fund industry. She joined Fidelity International in 2008 and has also acted as a conducting officer for Fidelity International's Luxembourg-based management company since 2015. Prior to joining Fidelity International, Lamesch worked as a lawyer for Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy from 1998 to 2008, advising the Luxembourg and international investment fund industry. Corinne holds two masters degrees in law from the Université Robert Schuman in Strasbourg and from the New York University School of Law. She was admitted to the Luxembourg bar (1999-2008) and the New York bar (since 1998).

Aurélie Boob: What is your favourite meal?

: Japanese food, especially sushi and sashimi, because that’s what you find most in restaurants here. In Japan, I like to taste the Japanese gastronomic cuisine with the succession of dishes that can be served in ryokans, traditional inns.

Your favourite restaurant in the the grand duchy?

(voted chef of the year 2022 by Gault & Millau Luxembourg) for its good Japanese cuisine, mixed with European cuisine. They have an excellent selection of sake thanks to a head sommelier who knows the origins and their welcome is always very warm.

What’s your favourite atmosphere in a restaurant?

Modern and minimalist. This no-frills feel calms me and brings me serenity.

What is the essential dish on any good menu?

I’m generally keen to eat a balanced diet. I always make sure that every meal is accompanied by vegetables or a salad. In restaurants, I often order a salad to refresh the meal.

What is your favourite cocktail, and how, or when do you enjoy it?

I don’t like to mix spirits. With age, I prefer a good glass of red wine, with a predilection for Italian wines like Barbaresco or Chianti. I can just as easily have a glass as an aperitif.

Are you a tea or coffee drinker, and tell us about when you drink one or the other?

I drink both, but my day starts with two espressos. It’s my morning ritual before I leave. I also really like the smell. During the day, I may have another one, but I prefer to have my infusions in the afternoon.

Do you like to cook? What is your speciality?

A mushroom pie (with woodland mushrooms that I have picked). In autumn I like to go mushroom picking: chanterelles, black trumpets and sheep’s feet. My father taught me how to recognise them and I’ve been going since I was a child.

Have professional dress codes become a thing of the past?

Seven or eight years ago, the financial sector was very ‘suit and tie’, but with the change in generation, we have to be open and inclusive. Attracting new talent also means being more flexible in how you dress. Since the lockdown, I think the dress codes are even more relaxed. That’s actually a very good thing and I’m happy about that.

What is your style? Chic or casual?

Rather casual and sober, but I like to embellish an outfit with original accessories that catch the eye: costume jewellery, a colourful scarf or a handbag.

What do you think is the essential accessory for any self-respecting wardrobe?

A beautiful handbag or a very good quality scarf.

Do you prefer a mechanical watch or a connected watch?

A mechanical watch. In fact, I have a weakness for visible mechanisms. Some friends recently gave me a contemporary version of a cuckoo clock. I hung it up away from the noise, but the mechanism is visible and I find this technical assembly quite fascinating.

Do you prefer dress shoes or sneakers?

Naturally I would say sneakers, at least in private mode. I bought several pairs during the lockdown, in different colours. I haven’t dared to wear them in the office yet, but why not? Everything needs a first time!

What was the last trip you took?

Skiing at Christmas in . We go as a family, with cousins, brothers and sisters... We like to be in the same place and not only to ski. We go hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring...

What is the one place that gives you the most energy?

The mountains in Valais. The mountains in general, for that matter. And whatever the weather: snow doesn’t scare me, the sun on the mountains soothes me and their proximity gives me a kind of beneficial energy.

What do you do to de-stress?

A game of golf with friends. I’m a member of the in Junglinster. I love to meet friends there and I also play when visiting the clubs where they are affiliated. It’s a sport that requires a lot of concentration and long walks. I have been playing for four years.

What is your favourite quote?

Carpe Diem. I try to focus on the positive moments in life.

A film that particularly touched/marred you and why?

, a Korean film that won four Oscars and the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It is a beautiful social satire between two worlds where, a priori, everything opposes. I liked the atmosphere of the film and it is one of those films that you remember long after seeing it. I can be moved to tears by a film, but this one touched me for other reasons: it was funny, surprising and innovative.

Do you go to museums and if so, which ones?

Yes, contemporary art museums , , )

Which musical universe best defines you?

The seventies. I love the artists that rocked my youth: and the magic voice of , , for the creative side, but also Abba who still make us dance.

A favourite artist or group?

David Bowie, especially the album  (released in 1969, his second studio album)

Do you play an instrument or take part in any artistic activities?

I’ve been part of an amateur theatre workshop for several years. We play scenes from classical and contemporary texts. We work on characters and acting. Maybe we’ll do a show. This can help me, professionally, in the breathing work, but also in the choice of silences.

What time of day does music accompany you?

On a walk, alone. Otherwise, I like music to accompany convivial moments such as preparing a meal at the weekend or in the evening, in the background with friends.

Do you practice any sports, and what kind?

Skiing, golf and (electric) cycling.

Apart from the telephone, what technology do you not want to live without?

Streaming (movies and music). I use like many people the platforms like Spotify, Netflix, Itunes Music or Apple TV when I want to rent a movie. Recently, I loved the series .

Originally published in French by and translated for Delano.