diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index f942518e..c4b811e6 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ reviewers:
   - kadel 
   - ngtuna
   - sebgoa
-  - surajssd
   - hangyan
   - AhmedGrati
 
@@ -17,6 +16,5 @@ approvers:
   - kadel 
   - ngtuna
   - sebgoa
-  - surajssd
   - hangyan
   - AhmedGrati
diff --git a/SECURITY_CONTACTS b/SECURITY_CONTACTS
index a0eb6549..347c81f4 100644
--- a/SECURITY_CONTACTS
+++ b/SECURITY_CONTACTS
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@
 cdrage
 kadel
 hangyan
-surajssd
 janetkuo
 ngtuna
 sebgoa