India, Oct. 14 -- McKinsey has demoted a senior partner from his leadership role over comments he made on LinkedIn about women CEOs. Until recently, Australia-based Chris Bradley was one of a handful of directors at the McKinsey Global Institute, the firm's business and economics research arm. Then, a social media spat over the term "glass cliff" led to his removal from the role on October 11. He remains a senior partner at the firm.

A McKinsey spokesperson said that his comments ""fell well short of the standards we expect at our firm."

"Following our conduct review process, we have removed the partner from his leadership roles, including at the McKinsey Global Institute. His public comments fell well short of the standards we expect a...