diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index f0af32c800..f0482c3ce8 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ approvers:
   - gnosek
   - mstemm
   - fededp
-  - andreagit97
   - molter73
   - lucaguerra
   - jasondellaluce
@@ -20,3 +19,4 @@ emeritus_approvers:
   - leodido
   - ldegio
   - incertum
+  - andreagit97