CEO Compensation Rises Amid Nauticus Robotics Stock Slide Nauticus Robotics approved a substantial pay increase and bonuses for CEO John W. Gibson, Jr., raising his base salary by $100,000 and awarding $500,000 in bonuses. The move comes as the company’s stock trades at $1.10, down sharply from its 52-week high, reflecting the firm’s ongoing efforts to retain top leadership during turbulent times.34