diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 21bc8d8b..30a0b15b 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -2,10 +2,8 @@ approvers:
   - leogr
   - fededp
   - alacuku
-reviewers:
   - ekoops
 emeritus_approvers:
   - leodido
   - fntlnz
   - kris-nova
-