diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index b608af9e6063..6f7e53c5c4d6 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 # See the OWNERS docs at https://go.k8s.io/owners
 
 reviewers:
-  - afbjorklund
   - medyagh
   - prezha
   - spowelljr
   - comradeprogrammer
 approvers:
-  - afbjorklund
   - medyagh
   - spowelljr
   - prezha
@@ -21,3 +19,4 @@ emeritus_approvers:
   - josedonizetti
   - tstromberg
   - sharifelgamal
+  - afbjorklund