diff --git a/hack/OWNERS b/hack/OWNERS
index 596b41b9e2..bcf49adc73 100644
--- a/hack/OWNERS
+++ b/hack/OWNERS
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ reviewers:
   - spiffxp
   - xichengliudui
 approvers:
+  - bentheelder
   - cblecker
   - deads2k
   - eparis