diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index ac64e1a..a99e3ae 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ approvers:
  - derekhiggins
  - dtantsur
  - elfosardo
- - hardys
  - iurygregory
 
 reviewers:
@@ -14,3 +13,7 @@ reviewers:
 emeritus_reviewers:
  - maelk
  - stbenjam
+
+emeritus_approvers:
+ - hardys
+