Theo Baloyi

Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneurial Pioneer & Founder of Bathu Shoes

Meet Theo Baloyi

Theo Baloyi is a South African Entrepreneur and founder of Africa’s premium sneaker brand, Bathu where he currently serves as Group CEO.

The son of strong and hard-working parents from a small town on the outskirts of Pretoria – Phake.

He matriculated from Mabothe Senior Secondary School, and thereafter commenced his tertiary career at Damelin and graduated from the University of South Africa with a BCom Accounting Sciences Degree.

Post graduation, Theo was employed at PWC South Africa assuming a role in Asset Management, Strategy & Financial management. Two years later, he was seconded to go represent PWC SA in the Middle East, Dubai & Saudi Arabia where he served for 3 years.

In 2015, he became the full-time founder and Group CEO of Bathu, providing jobs to the South African youth.

Theo Baloyi: The Man Behind the Success of Bathu

The sole is the part of the sneaker that you feel, the part of the shoe that your body has the most intimate relationship with. It is the strength of the sole that carries your entire being as you walk the streets of your life.

An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business

Bathu is a South African footwear brand started by entrepreneur Theo Baloyi. Sven Hugo talks to Baloyi about how he grew the business from an idea to selling 15,000 pairs per month.