diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index cfec4b11e..c331e6884 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # See the OWNERS docs at https://go.k8s.io/owners
 
 approvers:
-  - mbohlool
   - yliaog
   - roycaihw
+emeritus_approvers:
+  - mbohlool
+