Speaking to the Official Club Website, former England international Wright said: "I was on loan at Southampton for a couple of months at the end of last season and John was working at the club at the time.
"I obviously knew him before because of our Ipswich link and I think bringing John to the Club is a great move. He's a fantastic character. He's great with the players and the staff as well and I think his arrival here can only benefit Ipswich Town.
"It's always good to have another voice around the place, another body to bounce ideas off and John has already settled in here."