McKinsey removes Australian partner from leadership role after comments about women executives

McKinsey has removed Australian senior partner Chris Bradley from leadership roles at the firm, including at the McKinsey Global Institute.

The decision followed an internal review of comments he posted on LinkedIn about the “glass cliff.”

The term describes claims that women are more likely to be offered top jobs at companies in crisis or facing a turnaround.

Bradley questioned whether the phenomenon exists and called it “a very convenient way to always be a victim in the rain.”

McKinsey said his public comments fell well short of the standards it expects.

Bradley remains a senior partner at the firm.

The sources do not say what further action, if any, will follow.