diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 2e4c173b..a21dcade 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 
 approvers:
   - sttts
-  - munnerz
 reviewers:
   - sttts
-  - munnerz
   - nikhita
 labels:
   - sig/api-machinery
+emeritus_approvers:
+  - munnerz