diff --git a/istioctl/OWNERS b/istioctl/OWNERS
index 260b63ec36ec..9e1cb501fbee 100644
--- a/istioctl/OWNERS
+++ b/istioctl/OWNERS
@@ -3,3 +3,4 @@ approvers:
   - liamawhite
   - nmittler
   - esnible
+  - fisherxu