diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 04c948320..3f106134e 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ approvers:
   - leogr
   - Issif
   - cpanato
+  - alacuku
 reviewers:
   - bencer
-  - alacuku
 emeritus_approvers:
   - leodido
   - fntlnz