diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 307867efc2..9c801aefb0 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 approvers:
   - elikatsis
+  - juliusvonkohout
   - kimwnasptd
   - PatrickXYS
   - StefanoFioravanzo
   - yanniszark
 reviewers:
   - annajung
-  - juliusvonkohout