Huawei has recruited Lord Browne, the former BP chief executive, to head a UK board of directors that will oversee British operations in the latest attempt by the Chinese technology group to dispel international concerns over its corporate governance.

Lord Browne of Madingleywill become the first independent chairman of Huawei’s UK business.Dame Helen Alexander, chairman of UBM and former president of the Confederation of British Industry, and Sir Andrew Cahn, the former head of UK Trade & Investment, will also serve as non-executive directors to the board.

Ken Hu, deputy chairman of the Huawei group board and one of three rotating chief executives, said this was “the latest illustration of Huawei’s commitment to openness and transparency and to continuing to build relationships of trust in the UK and across the world”.