2 new executives to lead Sbarro

Melville-based pizza and pasta chain Sbarro Inc. has named a new chief executive and chairman, both veteran food industry executives, two months after emerging from bankruptcy protection.

James Greco, 58, former head of bagel chain Bruegger’s Enterprises, is taking over as chief executive.

J. David Karam, 53, the former president of burger chain Wendy’s International, now part of Wendy’s Co., is the new chairman.

Sbarro completed its reorganization and exited Chapter 11 protection in November, saying at the time that it had significantly cut its debt and received a $35-million capital infusion. Sbarro has more than 1,000 restaurants in more than 40 countries.