diff --git a/staging/cpu-manager/OWNERS b/staging/cpu-manager/OWNERS
index 77f30f6d..6e13baed 100644
--- a/staging/cpu-manager/OWNERS
+++ b/staging/cpu-manager/OWNERS
@@ -5,4 +5,5 @@ approvers:
 - vishh
 - ConnorDoyle
 - sjenning
+emeritus_approvers:
 - balajismaniam