diff --git a/MAINTAINERS b/MAINTAINERS
index a1d2b3a4d3..46cf4870f9 100644
--- a/MAINTAINERS
+++ b/MAINTAINERS
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ consult qemu-devel and not any specific individual privately.
 Descriptions of section entries:
 
 	M: Mail patches to: FullName <address@domain>
+	R: Designated reviewer: FullName <address@domain>
+	   These reviewers should be CCed on patches.
 	L: Mailing list that is relevant to this area
 	W: Web-page with status/info
 	Q: Patchwork web based patch tracking system site