About Diego Carrete
Chief Wellness Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank — one of the first roles of its kind in global finance. I design systems that turn wellbeing into strategic advantage, embedding science-backed habits into how leaders live and companies operate.
The result: Energy, focus, and resilience that compound over time.
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Background & Credentials
Professional Experience
- Chief Wellness Officer — First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Serial Entrepreneur — Multiple wellness ventures
- Executive Health Advisor — Regional influential families & C-suite leaders
- Published Author — "Lose Weight at Work," The Evergreen Company
- Global Speaker — COP28, Global Wellness Summit
Fitness Background
- 6x Cover Athlete — Men's Health & Men's Fitness magazines
- Performance Expert — Combining innovation with real-world discipline
The Executive Health Reality
Through decades of working with high-performing leaders, I've observed a consistent pattern:
When Health Declines:
- Patience shortens
- Decisions become foggy
- Leadership presence weakens
- Family time suffers
When Health Optimizes:
- Mental clarity increases
- Leadership steadies
- Decision quality improves
- Energy for what matters most
Core Truth: Health is the operating system. Optimize it, and decision quality, leadership presence, and sustainable output all rise.
Wellness Philosophy & Methodology
Excellence Over Average
Normal isn't optimal. Average health markers aren't the performance standard for leaders.
Capacity-First Approach
Strength, cardiovascular health, sleep optimization, and stress management directly shape cognitive performance.
Precision Over Perfection
Small, consistent system upgrades deliver better results than unsustainable heroic efforts.
Ready to Optimize Your Performance?
For Individual Leaders: If you feel the gap between how you perform and how you want to live, this system is designed for you.